In the 1950s, motivational speaker Earl Nightingale created The Strangest Secret audio program, which told the world, “We become what we think about.” It said our beliefs and internal dialogue, what we regularly think about and focus on, directly influence our decisions and behaviors, our attitudes and expectations, and in this way, literally shape our reality.
I’ve seen evidence of this being true throughout my life. Haven’t you?
So, a question for you. What do you think about your law practice and career? What do you see for your future?
Do you see your practice as a way to use your skills and knowledge to pay your bills, or do you see it as a way to earn a fortune? Do you see yourself continuing to do what you do now, or do you think about a different future?
One lawyer enjoys being a sole practitioner and doesn’t want or expect that to change. Another lawyer sees a future as the senior partner in a big firm. One lawyer thinks about opening a bigger office and growing his or her income to multiple-six figures. Another lawyer sees opening many offices and earning tens of millions.
Your practice could be a great way to earn a living or it could be a way to change the world.
What do you believe about your future? What do you think about? What do you want?
There is no right or wrong answer, of course. But what you think about is likely to be what you become, so choose wisely.
