Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.” It had me thinking about my life and how happy I am. Like many people, that hasn’t always been the case, so I started wondering, in the light of Eleanor Roosevelt’s sentiments, what have I done to generate this much happiness? To
Legal Marketing Political Scenarios – Part 1
I cannot believe it’s been a week since LMA’s 2010 Annual Conference in Denver, and a YEAR until we meet again in Orlando, April 4-6, 2011 @ Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort. There’s so much to do, see and learn at LMA’s annual conference that you can’t do it all. Lance Goddard is
Just Because … Haiti Earthquake deserves our attention and action
I live in Los Angeles. I lived through the 1971 Sylmar earthquake (6.6) and the 1994 Northridge earthquake (6.7). To this day, I can recount for you what happened from the moment the house started shaking, the glass started breaking, and the anxiety set in. There were, however, no broken bones in our family. I
Just Because … there is a true meaning for Christmas
I have had a very long year, but one that has also gone by so quickly. I am so blessed, in so many ways, and while I am not immune from a pity pot, I never want to lose sight of all that is good in my world.
Yes, I’ve had some big changes in
Just because … A Law Degree is NOT a Golden Ticket to a High-Paying Job
It’s been a bit busy in my law firm life, but not so busy that I can’t find and appreciate legal/law firm humor.
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OK. The funniest bit about this video is 1) how truthful it is; and 2) how bad the audio is, but in a funny way.
Beyond the (bad) humor is the
Just because … there are other great blawgs to read
The ABA Journal just released their 3rd Annual Top 100 Blawgs. And while The Legal Watercooler isn’t on the list (WHAT???). some of my favorite blawgs are, including:
So take a look at this
Just because … I am extremely thankful
I have a lot to be grateful and thankful for this year. In addition to the usual friends and family, I have to go ‘Cooler style and thank the following people who have been so instrumental in my legal marketing career:
- Frank Moon and Jeffer Mangels for providing me with my first experience in legal
Just because … The IRS had me on hold for 2 hours today
Well, nothing like a bout of the IRS to make you thankful for …. um, well, actually that’s not quite right.
It’s more like, nothing like The Muppets doing Bohemian Rhapsody to make you forget your bout with the IRS.
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Just because … inspiration can come from my 4th grader
Just Because … It’s not all about work
Ever go to a cocktail party or conference reception and there’s “that guy” or “that girl” who monopolizes the conversation talking about work? You’re standing there, stuck. Drink in hand, you scan the room looking for an excuse to make a graceful escape.
I’m friends with “that guy” on Facebook. In fact, I’m friends