As a lawyer, it's easy to get caught up in the demands of a busy legal practice. Finding time and energy to focus on personal and professional development can be challenging between long hours, high-pressure situations, and the need to improve skills continually. A coach can help you achieve your goals.

Personal branding has become increasingly important in a world overflowing with attorneys and an atmosphere of intense competition. How can you stand out in a crowded field? How can people grow to trust you as a professional? Personal branding is the answer.

Those feelings are not at all unusual. Most of us have felt that way at times. We know we need help and guidance but are afraid to ask for it.

A recent Washington Post article was entitled “Want to be happy? Then don’t be a lawyer.” Is it possible to be truly happy as an attorney? Are you fulfilled, and do you find enjoyment in your work? If not, how can we change that?

Many of us have struggled with losing power to some negative force, such as addiction or depression. For example, I have suffered from alcoholism. Unfortunately, we also often suffer silently, feeling like we are alone and that our life is hopeless.

Our client, to whom we have provided outstanding service, has decided to leave. An attorney in our firm suddenly decides to depart, causing workload issues. Due to some big cases, our firm's cash flow has become tight.

Sometimes we get stuck in the grind and do not reflect on what we want in our life. Now, as the New Year’s approaches, we have the essential time to reflect and choose what we want our future to be. We have the power to create the future of our dreams.

Today, we will examine the final of the Four Agreements, “always do your best.” We will discuss what that means, what it is not, the benefits of doing your best, and explain how to achieve that.

“Assumptions are nothing more than lies that we are telling ourselves. This creates a big drama for nothing, because we don’t really know if something is true or not.”

-Don Miguel Ruiz