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April 10, 2025 32 mins

Are you feeling stuck because you care too much about what other people think? You’re not alone.

Many of us find ourselves beholden to other people’s opinions—we want them to think we’re a good person, we’re great at our job, we’re fair, kind, generous, humble. All the things.

However, the day you free yourself of this mindset is the day you’ll truly be able to grow as a lawyer and law firm owner.

In this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I dive deep into the hard truth that the need to be liked is often the silent killer of law firm growth.

I talk about the emotional landmines we step on—like when a team member leaves and takes clients, badmouths you, or just plain ghosts—and how that triggers the part of us that wants to control how we’re perceived.

Most importantly, I share with you my secret strategy to move on from that toxic mindset: the “no f*cks given” mindset. 

Listen in now and learn all about this as well as:

  • Why emotionally charged exits hit harder than we admit
  • How the “toxic employee” reveals our deepest growth gaps
  • Why people-pleasing is the real business killer
  • The shift that happens when you stop needing to be liked
  • What truly unlocks sustainable, seven-figure law firm growth

… and a lot more!

Are you ready to set yourself apart from your competition?

Then tune in now!


Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Quick story time (03:51)

How to deal with frustrating employees (11:23)

I have some questions for you (13:15)

Why you need to look within yourself (20:14)

Self-prioritization is crucial (23:27)


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Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor is a podcast aimed to help lawyers and law firm owners scale their business, make more money, and escape the 60-hour week grind for a life they love. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss a thing!

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