Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

Feel unfocussed?

You're not alone.

I used to feel that way too.

That's until I realized what I'm talking about in today's Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.

Today you'll learn:

• The new rules to live by to …

Ever say to yourself you don't "have enough willpower"?

No matter how many times you tell yourself you're going to change, you don't.

The problem isn't having "enough" willpower. 

The problem is that…

When we're deep in our problems, we deeply identify with how we feel.

We say, "I'm overwhelmed." "I'm busy."

Unfortunately, when we deeply identify as being the kind of person who's overwhelmed or st…

Us lawyers are taught to judge every case that comes our way. So how can we prevent these judgement from harming us in our day-to-day lives?

In this episode, you'll learn what judging others and your…

There are two parts to having visionary capacity.

The first is the ability to have a vision.

The second is the ability to hold the vision.

A prerequisite to both of these is to calm the overwhelm tha…

Whether you bill hourly or you set packages for your clients, today is going to be an eye-opener.   Ignoring the 8 billing mistakes I'm talking about today aren't just costing you money. They're cost…

Here's a very special bonus episode for you.

It's also your official invitation to Thursday's Masterclass for Lawyers: Calendar Management 101

Click here to get the link.

Is your focus trained on the right things for your life and your practice?

What we focus on expands, so it's important to know the difference.

Today we're taking a real-world look at how our focus --…

If you've ever had a sleepless night because your brain kept running even when you were exhausted from a long day at the office, listen up.

Ruminations don't have to ruin your sleep or cause you anxi…

When lawyers ask me how they can be happier in the law, they don't always like my answer, but they always come around.

Even the lawyers who think they're basically happy feel more fulfilled in their …

Let's talk about getting what you want.

Sound like fun?

It's easy to feel good when we get what we want, right?

But what happens when we don't?

You'll want to listen in if you:

• have interactions wit…

In the legal world, there's a myth floating around that you can't practice the law and have other interests.

Some lawyers judge other lawyers and believe they need to choose between their legal pract…

If you've tried thought work, but you're noticing that it's hard to believe the new thought you want, it's because you're having cognitive dissonance.

It's uncomfortable. Honestly, it feels like your…

Using goals against ourselves is more common than you think. When we do, we sabotage the results we want to achieve, and we create a false sense of anxiety and urgency that feels horrible.

Today I'm …

What's entitlement?

The "belief that one is deserving of or entitled to certain privileges."

Time entitlement is the belief that we're deserving of and entitled to more time.

I've experienced feeling…

If this is your first time listening, start with an earlier episode. This episode can be mind-bendy, and I want you to have a good foundation before you jump in.

What do you believe? About yourself? …

Today we're diving into the Thought Models that create the best results.

If you've been listening for a while, you're likely familiar with the Model.

If not, I'll give you a crash course on the Model…

Want to feel better and be more effective at everything you do?

Even if you don't have a one-on-one life coach, you can coach yourself.

Nothing beats having someone call you on your B.S. every week l…

You know planning is important, but for some reason you keep putting it off.

Today I'm walking you through why you're not planning your week and show you exactly how you can begin.

In this episode I'…