I’ve been away for four weeks on vacation.
Cruise: Brisbane to Seattle.
Swam with reef sharks and sting rays in Morea.
Seattle: ...
It is 8:14 pm.
You’ve been working since 8:00 am or before.
And the thing that needed your best thinking today is still sitting...
“I’ve built an entire practice on being responsive.”
I think a lot of barristers and senior lawyers relate to that.
Because re...
You let it in.
Interruptions.
“Quick questions.”
“Urgent.”
Now everything gets your time.
And your work—
waits.
→ You Wo...
I’m on a 25-day cruise (Brisbane to Seattle).
I chose “Anytime dining.”
First night, there’s a line to get a table.
Mi...
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Most barristers and lawyers have drafted an email that felt very satisfying to write.
Usually, after someone has been combativ...
Most barristers and senior lawyers know what needs to be done.
The real issue is having the conviction to do it.
To make the un...
Whenever someone finds out I’m a barrister, there’s usually a remark.
Sometimes a lawyer joke.
Sometimes, a story about a lawye...
This week, I put together something for barristers and senior lawyers.
It’s a short check called Your Professional Reputation....
