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"Are You Paying Attention to What (and Whom) You Are Attracting?"

Posted by Allison Shields: "I've been doing a lot of networking lately with all kinds of groups representing a wide variety of industries and disciplines in addition to law -- and yet the same themes keep emerging. I keep getting introduced to people with the same basic values and philosophies, and it's beginning to make me think - what is the message for me and my practice, and is that message sinking in? 

Whether you believe in the "Law of Attraction" or subscribe to the theory that people and events are brought to you by the Universe for a specific purpose or to teach you a particular lesson, you do need to pay attention to what and whom you are attracting to your practice. What do those people say about you and about the image you portray to the world about yourself and your practice? How can you learn from them to maximize your opportunities and make changes where necessary?

Take notice of the kinds of people who are attracted to you - are the same kinds of clients being referred to you over and over? Are you beginning to meet people who fit a particular mold or share a similar world view? Are you confronting the same issues time and time again in your practice?

As you become more aware, you will start to see some patterns, as I have. What can you do with this information?..."

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Source: Legal Ease Blog, 16 December 2009

Full post as published by Stark County Law Library Blawg on December 17, 2009 (boomark / email).