How to Become A Successful Lawyer - Uzi Grindler

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How to Become A Successful Lawyer - Uzi Grindler

• How do you become a successful lawyer? Its not
  just about the number of cases you win or the
  largest settlements you earn. Instead, becoming a
  genuinely successful attorney requires balancing
  professional accomplishments with personal
  wellbeing, allowing you to stand firm through the
  inevitable ups and downs that come with the
  profession.

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Organize your time
The best way to continue growing your legal
career is to learn everything there is to know
about your chosen area of law. Develop deep
expertise in your area of specialty, and the
benefits will immediately present themselves. Not
only will you cultivate a reputation as a
reliable source to consult for matters affecting
your niche, but youll also be better equipped to
handle more complicated projects or nuanced
questions.

• There are only so many hours in a day, and only
  so many of them can be billable to your clients.
  Thats why its critical to make the most of
  every moment available to you. While you likely
  wont want to create a strict or concrete
  schedule for yourself, developing a general
  itinerary or routine for your work activities is
  an excellent idea.

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Build and maintain a network

• You cant go it alone if you want to establish a
  fruitful and fulfilling career as a lawyer.
  Instead, staying connected to a robust network of
  your peers will help you have an edge in the
  field. Your network can give you advice, direct
  you to helpful resources, and even help you land
  new clients.

Stay persistent and learn from your mistakes
Nearly every lawyer will experience burnout or
suffer from a disappointing outcome at least once
in their career. However, persistence is what
separates successful lawyers from the rest. When
you do make a mistake or when a project doesnt
yield the results youd wanted, dont let it
deter you instead, use it as an opportunity to
learn, grow, and improve for the next project.
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Keep your mental health in mind

• Its one thing to be productive, but productivity
  wont mean much if you cannot enjoy the results
  due to stress, anxiety, or depression. Although
  satisfying your clients and chasing favorable
  outcomes is always important, your mental
  wellbeing should constantly be your top priority.