131 | The X Factor

“I’m just not good with money.” So many lawyers believe this or similar statements about their abilities with money. But all of them stem from the mistaken belief that some people are inherently good with money. That some people have the “X...

130 | Unintentional Priorities

We unintentionally prioritize things in our lives when we’re not being thoughtful about our choices or the tradeoffs that come along with them. I see it happen all the time in personal finance. When you don’t have a plan for your money or don’t...

129 | Compelling Reasons

One of the questions I ask all of my clients is, “What is your compelling reason for doing the work to improve your finances?” You’ll inevitably experience setbacks and challenges on this road to manage your finances better. Having a compelling...

128 | Feeling Better About Your Money

We put so much focus on the numbers of money that we sometimes forget about the importance of the way we feel about money. Having negative feelings about your finances drains your energy and impacts your day-to-day experience of life. The value of feeling better about...

126 | Finding Success Everywhere

Lawyers tend to look for things that could go wrong or that aren’t working, whether because of our predisposition, training, or both. This is a great skill to have in your legal practice—not so great when you’re learning to manage your money better. In...