Follow the Twelve Steps toward Fulfillment in the Practice of Law

Although there is nothing magical about the delineation or order of the recommended "steps," there has been an intentional blending of the professional and the personal. Keeping that in mind, the 12 steps toward greater life fulfillment in the practice of law—and life in general—are:

Step 1: Face the facts

Step 2: Establish clear priorities

Step 3: Develop and practice good time management

Step 4: Implement healthy lifestyle practices

Step 5: Live beneath your means

Step 6: Don’t let technology control your life

Step 7: Care about character—and conduct yourself accordingly

Step 8: “Just say no” to some clients

Step 9: Stay emotionally healthy

Step 10: Embrace law as a “high calling”

Step 11: Be generous with your time and money

Step 12: Pace yourself for a marathon

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