There are particular personality traits that make us good lawyers. For example, most lawyers are professional pessimists, able to spot the possible catastrophes in a transaction and anticipate a wide range of problems in any scenario. Most of us are also urgent, efficient, intense and results-oriented. And we learn to regulate our emotions to be effective. Sounds great, right? Maybe. But while these traits make you a good lawyer, they do not make for a happy life. What to do? Tal Fagin, a former M&A attorney and a certified life coach, discuss the importance of “leaving your lawyer at work,” so you can have a better personal life and more meaningful relationships. Here are her top five strategies for turning off your inner attorney.Read More
