Way Worse Than Starting a Law Practice

Although almost half of all lawyers are unhappy in their career or law practice, only a small few are willing to do something about it. When I say do something, I don’t mean applying to another firm, government agency or corporate legal department. You and I both know that’s just kicking the unhappiness can down the road. I mean really figuring out what you want in your life and what truly makes you happy, i.e. uncovering your passion.

Contrary to all the self-help guides and strength finders assessments out there, you will not find your passion in a book. Experience informs passion. So the only way to really know if you are meant to do a particular vocation is to do it.

If you think you want to travel and teach English, you won’t know if you like traveling and teaching until you do it. If you think you’d like to be a chef, you won’t know if you really do until you are working in a commercial kitchen cranking out dinner plates.

I know what you’re thinking. If the only way to find my pass…