Is it really true that you have to do everything with excellence to succeed in life?
In this episode of the Lawyer Life Podcast, we unpack the pressure to be exceptional at all times—and how that mindset can actually hold you back. From perfectionism to burnout, we explore the hidden costs of chasing excellence in every corner of your life, and why it's okay (and often smarter) to focus your energy more strategically.
Tune in for our conversation about redefining what excellence really means—and how to set the bar for yourself at a reasonable level.
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Is it really true that you have to do everything with excellence to succeed in life?
In this episode of the Lawyer Life Podcast, we unpack the pressure to be exceptional at all times—and how that mindset can actually hold you back. From perfectionism to burnout, we explore the hidden costs of chasing excellence in every corner of your life, and why it's okay (and often smarter) to focus your energy more strategically.
Tune in for our conversation about redefining what excellence really means—and how to set the bar for yourself at a reasonable level.
Listen now and subscribe to the Lawyer Life Podcast for more conversations like this.
Deal or No Deal PART 2: How Should Law Firms Respond to these Threats?
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43 minutes 36 seconds
6 months ago
Deal or No Deal PART 2: How Should Law Firms Respond to these Threats?
This week, Mike and Darlene revisit the topic discussed in the last episode, about Big Law firms navigating Executive Orders by entering into “deals”.
With less focus on the associates’ perspective this week, and more on the issue from the firm level, they comment on new developments, listener feedback, and—of course— commercial contracts and the joy of boilerplate.
Plus, in Goods & Gripes: Mike’s praising smart collaborators and lamenting legalese, while Darlene’s channeling Simon & Garfunkel and calling out procrastinating politicians.
Link to two New York Times articles mentioned in the episode are here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/us/politics/law-firms-deals-trump.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/business/trump-law-firms.html
Lawyer Life Podcast
Is it really true that you have to do everything with excellence to succeed in life?
In this episode of the Lawyer Life Podcast, we unpack the pressure to be exceptional at all times—and how that mindset can actually hold you back. From perfectionism to burnout, we explore the hidden costs of chasing excellence in every corner of your life, and why it's okay (and often smarter) to focus your energy more strategically.
Tune in for our conversation about redefining what excellence really means—and how to set the bar for yourself at a reasonable level.
Listen now and subscribe to the Lawyer Life Podcast for more conversations like this.
