You work long hours, most of which are spent doing the same things with the same people (or type of people) and while this may be a factor in building a successful career, it might also be holding you back.
Doing the same things day after day, decade after decade, can lead to boredom, a loss of perspective and a stifling of creativity.
Even if you don’t have the time to do it, or perhaps because you don’t have the time to do it, you should consider doing something outside of your practice.
Starting a part-time business would almost certainly allow you to network with people you otherwise might not meet in your “day jobâ€. It could allow you to create additional income, develop new skills you can use in your practice, and give you something to do when you retire.
Taking classes in an unrelated field could stimulate your mind, teach you something you’ve always wanted to learn and provide you with fodder for your blog, newsletter, or presentations.
A new hobby, or the resurrection of an old one, could give you something pleasant to look forward to on weekends.
Joining a club or group might help you meet people who share your interest in something important or entertaining and give you a pleasant distraction from the stress of practicing law.
You are more than the sum of your legal experiences, or at least you could be. As you plan for the new year, consider doing something different. Look at your “someday†list or bucket list or pick something at random and dip your toes in.
You might find something that gives your career a new dimension, or, as I did, a completely new career.
I built my practice, and found my second career, by getting good at getting referrals
