Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to speak to the entering class at the Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana. The topic was rather mundane, though important: the process students will ultimately undertake to apply for admission to the bar. Surveying the classroom of new law students, eager to …
Continue reading Continual learning and the “beginner’s mind.”
The third of the Five Factors that distinguish highly successful attorneys is that they are continual learners. Continually learning and seeking mastery are common practices of high achievers across all fields of endeavor. That is not a surprise. Now-retired defense secretary Jim Mattis, known for being a prolific reader and for his personal library …
Hey, friends. Happy Tuesday! I am up early this morning and headed to the airport for a long-ish business trip. Saying goodbye and being back on the road has me looking back to a post I wrote a couple of years ago. So loved Oscar winner J.K. Simmons' commencement advice in the video link below. …
I was away from work and writing for the past several days to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. My parents were able to celebrate in their own home with all three of their children and all of their grandchildren. Having everyone together is a rarity for our family. I suspect that's the same for …
Life at the Peak* 