what inspires you in the law and in life?
Many of the lawyers I talk to share that, at some point on their legal career path, they’ve realized that they’re uninspired by their work. For some, this realization has led to a job or career change. For others, it’s the start of long-term discontent.
Recently, my daughter showed me an assignment from career week at her middle school. She had explored some career options and settled on a couple that really appealed to her. Both were in what I refer to as healing professions. When I asked why she chose them, she replied that she was inspired by the prospect of helping people understand, and feel good about, themselves.
That night, I found myself thinking a lot about inspiration – how crucially important it is to our success and happiness in and outside the law. Coincidently (or not), I was checking my RSS feeds and came across a captivating post at Garr Reynolds’ Presentation Zen. It was about the presentation that oceanographer Sylvie Earle gave at this year’s TED Conference.
Earle is an engaging speaker, to be sure. But, watching her talk, what’s most palpable and moving for me is how inspired she is by her work exploring and protecting the earth’s oceans. I find her inspiration contagious.
…and that’s why I’m inspired by the work I do Arnie. It’s from the inside out…it did not happen by accident, but by intention and some hard work to develop a commercially viable affer that incorporates who I am and what I’ve learned…I’m working with a few people within the ABA to design a process for lawyers…stay tuned!