Mind Over Law: Lexlee Overton’s Journey
Lexlee Overton followed in her father’s footsteps and became a trial lawyer. However, she developed what she termed “trial psychosis,” an anxiety disorder linked to her profession. But, it was ‘Mind Over Law’ that eventually transformed her life.
Mind Over Law: The Ultimate Lawyering Tool
The ‘Mind Over Law’ approach is a powerful tool for every lawyer. It guides you to conquer your fears, perform at your best, and find joy in what you do. Master your mind, and you will master your life.
In this episode, Lexlee tells us how (as a young lawyer) she met the world-famous Gerry Spence. And she shares the unusual advice the veteran trial lawyer gave her for achieving success in the courtroom (As you’ll learn, Lexlee ultimately went on to work as a guide in Spence’s popular trial academy in Wyoming). She and Ernie also discuss the power of psychology in negotiation and for inner-focus.
Below are some resources mentioned in this episode:
- How to Argue and Win Every Time, Gerry Spence
- Spence’s Trial Lawyers’ College
- Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, by Chris Voss
- Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts by Annie Duke
- And here’s link to my Solo & Small Firm Lawyers’ Guide to Working Smarter (learn to make your practice more automated & virtual —and less dependent on you doing all the work and making most of the decisions).
General Resources
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