For Greater Success And More Enjoyment Create A Compelling Future

Developing the Next Generation of Rainmakers For Greater Success and More Enjoyment: Create a Compelling Future I love this Oprah Winfrey quote: I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint â€" and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you. Take a minute. Think about 5 years from now, 10 years from now. Describe what would be your dream law practice. What kind of work are you doing? Who are your clients? I did that in 1978 at a point where I was just doing the work other lawyers handed me. I realized that my future and happiness practicing law depended on me creating a compelling future-something that would energize me even during the most difficult times. Many years ago in the early 90s I read Anthony Robbins book: Awaken the Giant Within : How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! If you only have time to read one chapter, read: The Magnificent Obsession-Creating a Compelling Future. In that chapter, Robbins describes many lawyers I know: Many people (lawyers I know) in life know  what  (career and client development activities) they should do, but they  never do it. The reason is that they’re lacking the drive that only a compelling  future  can provide. Later Robbins says: You’re not lazy!  You just have impotent goals! Describe your compelling future. If, it is indeed, compelling, then you will have the motivation you need to go after it. I practiced law for 37 years developing a national construction law practice representing some of the top highway and transportation construction contractors in the US.