Investing in Yourself: A Lawyer's Guide to a Value-Driven Practice with Aaron Rothert | Ep 077

Have you ever wondered where life's road is leading you, especially when it seems like you're always in the fast lane to professional success but somehow missing the exits to personal happiness? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, guest Aaron Rothert takes over hosting duties to interview Steve as we explore the influence of "My Great Decade" thinking on careers and personal lives. They uncover the often-overlooked misalignments between what we do daily and our core values, using the lens of our children's growth as a reminder of time's relentless march. Steve shares his revelations from the "My Great Life" exercise with Atticus. We explore how refocusing from building a profitable practice to crafting a meaningful existence can dramatically enhance happiness and success. Steve's transition emphasizes living by design, not by default—reshaping your life's trajectory towards what resonates with your personal aspirations. Wrapping up, we delve into prioritizing and maintaining focus in the hustle of life. You'll hear some personal struggles and the epiphanies that led to life changes, like creating a personal planner—a tool to keep the essentials at the forefront. Whether challenges in personal development exercises seem daunting or self-reflection feels elusive, this conversation is designed to inspire confidence in carving out a path that aligns with your definition of a great life. In this episode, you will hear: The "My Great Decade" exercise to align your legal career with personal values and envision a fulfilling future Steve's experience with the "My Great Life" exercise Personal happiness as a measure of success The power of setting long-term goals Aligning your career with personal values for a fulfilling legal practice and life Overcoming severe depression by shifting focus from professional success to personal fulfillment Defining what a great life means The benefits of using a personal planner over an electronic calendar for maintaining focus and direction in your professional life Revisiting personal development exercises to ensure they influence life choices Recognizing your value in the pursuit of a great life Reflective practice as a tool for focusing on what truly matters in life and profession Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected]. Supporting Resources: Aaron Rothert: Certified Practice Advisor & Attorney: atticusadvantage.com/team/aaron-rothert/ My Great Life® Planner: atticusadvantage.com/books/my-great-life-planner/  Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus – 039: From the Kitchen Table to Representing the State of Michigan with Michele Fuller: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/from-the-kitchen-table-to-representing-the-state-of-michigan-with-michele-fuller/  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey: a.co/d/1QPLCb0 Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.