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August 27th, 2026 at 9:49 am CDT

Success Without SacrificeNEWSLETTERPractical, lawyer-tested strategies for sustainable success in law and life.I wanted to reach out to let you know that, although you joined my newsletter (at some point over the last few months), you haven't been ...

These rules are meant to be broken

August 25th, 2026 at 8:01 am CDT

Success Without SacrificeNEWSLETTERPractical, lawyer-tested strategies for sustainable success in law and life.For the first 4.5 years of my career, I followed some rules just about every good lawyer follows (at least initially): Rule 1: Busy = Com ...

Just do it. Even if you're not sure.

August 18th, 2026 at 8:01 am CDT

It's not about succeeding. It's about trying, and not having regrets. ...

Do you say yes to almost everything?

August 11th, 2026 at 8:01 am CDT

Success Without SacrificeNEWSLETTERPractical, lawyer-tested strategies for sustainable success in law and life.A lawyer is up for partnership at the end of this year. Wanting to keep his hours up, be a team player, and please everyone, he says “y ...

How do you feel about tradeoffs?

August 4th, 2026 at 8:01 am CDT

Tradeoffs are necessary. And they don't have to be a necessary evil , they can be neutral (or even good). ...