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May 26, 2009 / Inspiration

Stop Telling Me What I 'Can't' Do!

As a new lawyer, when I started my own practice right out of law school, my two partners (also newly minted) and I had a running joke. If I suggested something legally innovative, they would say, "You can't do that." I would say, "Show me where it says I can't?"

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May 22, 2009 / Inspiration

When Going Solo, Give Yourself the Freedom to Fail

I'm often asked, "Don't most businesses fail? Shouldn't I be concerned I will fail at building a solo practice? Why don't you tell us stories about people who didn't succeed?"

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May 11, 2009 / Inspiration, Marketing

There Is No Competition. That's Right. No Competition

This 'no competition' attitude is key to successfully marketing your solo practice. Let me explain.

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Apr 26, 2009 / Inspiration, Tip of the Week

"Tip of the Week" – How To Deal With Indecision

You've heard the adage, "It's not the choices you make but what you do with the choices you make." This is as true with the decision to go solo as any other choice.

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Apr 12, 2009 / Inspiration

A Little Something to Just Make You Feel Wonderful

I can't resist posting a link to this extraordinary video. It belongs on this blog  for so many reasons. Please watch from beginning to end especially including the commentary afterwards.  You'll understand why

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Apr 12, 2009 / Inspiration, Tip of the Week

"Tip of the Week" – 10 Things That Won't Matter in 10 Years; 10 Things That Will

I don't know about you but I sometimes live too much in the existing 24 hours and its ups and downs and lose sight of the bigger picture and in doing so lose sight of what really matters.

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Mar 30, 2009 / Inspiration

The Soul of A Solo – What Makes A Lawyer Entrepreneurial?

I encourage you to print it out, sit in your favorite chair, read it thoroughly, and absorb……as I believe those who nurture a spark of independence will find the fuel to turn up their entrepreneurial flame.

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