248. How Can Taoism Help Lawyers Manage Stres...

Three months ago, Ari Tuchman walked away from Milbank and billion-dollar deals to hang his own shingle. What he's learned about saying no, building a brain trust, and protecting his mornings is a masterclass for any lawyer who feels stuck on someone else's track.In this episode, ...  Show more

A solid productivity system is not only about relieving overwhelm and burnout. It can be the difference between spotting a $2.4 million dollar loophole in the fine print... or not. In this episode, Gary Miles shares why the most expensive mistakes in a law practice are often the ...  Show more

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Ten years ago, lawyer-turned-meditation instructor Kate Cliff was hit by a car, which up-ended her life. Looking back, she believes that turbulence and trauma can help legal professionals better navigate their day-to-day lives.</span>

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What is stoicism? What is its background and context? How can the philosophical lessons of stoicism be applied to negotiation? According to Doug Witten, there are many lessons we can learn from famous stoics that we can apply to negotiation. 

Doug Witten is a mediator, ...

Zack talks with Stephanie Villinski and Kara Hardin about how lawyers can manage their mental health. They discuss balancing a striver vs. perfectionist mindset, and how lawyers can use self-forgiveness to help manage their stress and anxiety. Links from the episode: Brene Brown ...  Show more

Jay Shetty and Laurie Santos discuss how Jay deviated from his original career path, navigated the pressures that came with it, and discovered a life of purpose in the process. Jay jokes that he was given three life paths to choose from growing up: doctor, lawyer or failure. When ...  Show more