Don’t Settle For Boredom

Don’t Settle For Boredom

by | Professional Development

It’s the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. A fixed mindset is intimidated by obstacles, sees effort as fruitless, and takes criticism poorly. A growth mindset embraces challenges, sees effort as a means to achievement, and integrates criticism...
Allegory Of The Long Spoons

Allegory Of The Long Spoons

by | zen

The following is a brief allegory, told from a Jewish perspective. Initially I heard it as a Buddhist lesson. I’m sure there are variations of the tale across many religions, it’s message so universal. Allegory Of The Long Spoons Rabbi Haim of Romshishok...
Busy v. Remarkable

Busy v. Remarkable

by | Professional Development

  I was recently corresponding with a friend and the topic of extra-curricular projects came up. I rattled off a list of 6 or 7 things I’m doing outside of work.1 Bar committees, speaking engagements, article writing, writing a book, etc. All of them, taken...
A Time For Action in the New Year

A Time For Action in the New Year

by | zen

From my New Year’s post last year, True Victory is Victory Over the Self: People will dedicate themselves to change. They will tell themselves that this year will be different. They will commit to change their appearance, their friends, their family, their job....
Give Me The Hard Way

Give Me The Hard Way

by | Professional Development

  Earlier this week I had a two hour drive, followed by a non-stop five hour deposition, followed by a two hour drive home. It was a long day. A grueling day to some extent. The type of day they don’t tell you about in law school (likely because the...