John's Blog

Self-help advice works for the authors because they developed the method themselves. Simply copying the method and thinking that it will work for you misses the point. The goal is to be inspired to create your own process, not to copy their prescriptions. Every journey is unique. You are a 1 of 1. If it worked for them, it can’t work for you. 

A great way to improve your application materials is to review dozens of applications quickly, pretending that you have to hire someone.

When people tell you that “X is the best Y in Z place,” they are usually full of shit.

Your professional success will be defined by what you get done on Fridays.

Wire in your computer every chance you get. Ethernet is underrated.

Subject matter expertise is an underrated byproduct of being a lawyer.

Keep your hangouts with friends short and consistent.

The best win is the next win.