The 80/20 Principle11 Loka 2022

225: The Brilliant Tyrant

In today's complex, rapidly changing world, thinking past the superficial and obvious is a vital skill. In this episode, I'll tell you about a mentor who taught me how to think better as a lawyer. A lawyer once wrote that my mentor's character could be summed up in two words: "brilliant tyrant."

I'll tell you about his brilliance and the valuable lessons I learned from him that I still rely on today.

Show Notes

Working Smarter (a short PDF guide on using technology better in a law practice)

General Resources

The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter)
The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice
The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners)

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