Comments on: The Importance of the Company We Keep

By: Ron Miller

Ron Miller — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:21:33 +0000

Great post. I’m listening to Outliers on my IPod now. Great stuff (even if he does drag out a few of the points). Nice job weaving it back to us. I’ve been reading only with the thoughts of three little kids dancing in my head!

By: Ben Glass

Ben Glass — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:15:41 +0000

I think that the single greatest predictor of a “successful” life (no matter how you define “success”) is who you run around with. Jim Rohm said that you are the average of the five people you hang out with most. NEVER take Eeyore to lunch. Eeyore is the lawyer who will convince you that its a crappy way to earn a living and sending your kids to law school is a mistake. Instead, run with people who do things bigger, better, faster and bolder than you do. Some of it will rub off.
We all have choices in life and the choice of friends and acquaintances is critical. If you don’t have the right set, get new ones. Form a mastermind (Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich). Don’t wait to be invited. Do it yourself.

By: Marianne Sorensen

Marianne Sorensen — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:13:49 +0000

Great post. Your mention of “colleagues and peers and mentors who support and motivate and inspire us” strikes a chord with me because I know first-hand what a difference it makes. Your post also makes me more determined to never be the naysayer; I will be part of the community that encourages, supports and nurtures those who are finding their way.

By: Carolyn Elefant

Carolyn Elefant — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:03:08 +0000

Candice, Heather,
Thank you for sharing these wonderful stories. Friends, spouses and family make all the difference in the world.
Carolyn

By: Candice

Candice — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:16:35 +0000

That’s a great post! I know I couldn’t have opened my practice without my husband, who has given up his career for a while to stay home with our girls. I also couldn’t have done it without my parents, who have helped me financially and and emotionally, always telling me how proud they are and making me want to push forward. And one other thing I hadn’t thought about – I have a great group of other Mom friends who have been incredibly supportive of me.

By: Heather Milligan

Heather Milligan — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:21:05 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more. Whether we call it a posse or a Tribe, having my back, on a daily basis, are an incredible group of people. They support me, tell me when I’m wrong, and they let me vent when needed.
I read Outliers as well and it clicked with me in many ways. I can’t stop raving about the book and think the chapter on Joe Flom is a must for all legal professionals (lawyers, marketers, etc) to read.

By: Father Muskrat

Father Muskrat — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:19:11 +0000

Just followed you on Twitter. Am considering making the leap in ’09 and will listen in tomorrow to the conf call. Thanks, and happy new year to you!