The 80/20 Principle

Creating radical improvement requires radical new ways of solving a problem, which requires radical new ways of thinking. And that radical thinking will inevitably feel like crazy talk at first. But i...

27 Apr 202131min

Melissa Shanahan coaches attorneys and insists that they define key benchmarks as a way of growing their practices. In this episode, she and I discuss whether Jason Fried's statement is crazy talk or ...

20 Apr 20211h 2min

These books have been influential in helping many successful people learn to "work smarter." Study them carefully Strive to absorb the key principles so they become part of your regular thought patter...

13 Apr 202138min

Scaling your business in a sustainable way is possible, but the way to do it is counter-intuitive for many reasons. In this episode, I'll complete my 3-part discussion of this issue and recommend a sa...

6 Apr 202131min

I've been participating in Melissa Shanahan's 30-day sprint. I've gained so many valuable insights and practical takeaways that have helped me start working at a much higher level. The way Melissa get...

30 Mar 202138min

While email overload might seem like one big reason for our being mired in busywork, the root cause is something deeper. In this episode, I'll lay out the real problem and start to share some thoughts...

23 Mar 202140min

Keith Lee is a good friend (and fellow contrarian) from back in 2010 when he started a law blog called Associates Mind. In this episode, we'll reminisce about big shifts that technology has created in...

16 Mar 202154min

Lawyers who write briefs know that their first drafts are usually filled with errors and inconsistencies. Having a set of fresh eyes look over the draft helps tremendously, and now you can use artific...

9 Mar 202148min