The key to improving your law practice is to proceed deliberately. The tendency to rush is strong, but must be suppressed.

Technology initiatives are particularly challenging because of the complexity and rapid change inherent in digital tools. But all the more reason to be deliberate and patient.

In all aspects of developing your law practice you should seek constant, steady improvement—as opposed to rapid, sudden change, which is stressful and disruptive. The Japanese word “kaizen” captures this notion wonderfully

When considering new opportunities it’s best to be patient and work from a well-thought-out plan. And the more people that are involved in a new initiative the more patience and thoughtfulness is required.

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Show notes
  • Improving your practice requires patience
  • You must suppress impatience and proceed deliberately
  • Strive for constant, steady, incremental improvement (i.e. “kaizen”)
  • If you work patiently from a well-thought-out plan you will reduce frustration and virtually guarantee success.
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