When I first entered law school some years ago, I had dreams of grandeur. Making it big, cashing huge checks, and taking care of business in court just like the people on television did. And then I started practicing law, and I saw that television in fact, does not mirror reality.
What I quickly learned was that many, if not most, practicing attorneys weren\’t rich. And I also learned that the people that were rich got that way by devoting a great deal of blood, sweat, and tears to becoming a great Seattle DUI attorney. The information that needs to be learned and then utilized is extraordinarily great. And everyone is trying to win.
In addition to the great deal of time and effort it takes to become a great attorney, I also decided pretty early on that I wanted the autonomy, risks, and rewards that went along not only with being a good DUI attorney, but that went along with owning your own practice. It was important for me to do three thing in my career: make some cash; help some people; and have a great time.
But it also meant more work, so now, not only am I trying to be the best DUI attorney in Seattle, but I\’m trying to run the best criminal defense practice in Seattle. And both have steep learning curves. All that means is more time. More time at the office. More time thinking about work. And more time away from the family.
We all know that it takes a lot of work and effort to build a business and the point of that is to provide for your family. And in many ways the time it takes is better than not working hard at all. But it\’s important to remember what you are working for and to take time away from being a Seattle DUI attorney and business owner to be a friend, spouse, or sibling.
When you\’re at the office burning the midnight oil, remember that your family deserves your time too. Don\’t just tell yourself you\’ll do it, treat it like you would for something in your business. Put it on your to-do list. Calendar time to spend with your family so it doesn\’t get taken up by other things, and remember that one night away from the office won\’t ruin it.
Being a Seattle DUI attorney is much like being any other business owner, it takes a lot of hard work. Whether becoming a Seattle DUI lawyer or a plumber, technology company owner, or day trader, work/life balance is important.
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