Rich Newsome: Elite Trial Attorney Discusses the Importance of Finding Purpose Within Your Career

Are you having trouble figuring out why you aren’t excited to go to work each morning?

In this episode of the finding career zen podcast, Pete Newsome brings on his older brother, Rich Newsome, to share his story and discuss how he found purpose within his career. Since graduating from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Rich has established national acclaim; consistently recognized as one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers in the country for nearly two decades. His accomplishments as a trial attorney with the Newsome Melton law firm in Orlando are endless, but like many, success did not come easy for him.

Rich discusses his ups and downs on his path to success, including when he risked it all by taking on Ford Motor Company in the most difficult case of his career. Was it worth it? Tune in to find out and listen to some very specific, unique advice, as well as an inspiring journey.

Rich discusses a number of books that he credits for adding to his success and clarity, so be sure to check them out.

Connect with Rich here & check out his firm! 

Rich & Pete's book suggestions mentioned in this episode:

• Think and Grow Rich
• The Hard Thing About Hard Things
• The Dip
• How to Win Friends and Influence People

Advice for finding your purpose

1. Invest in yourself. Find what makes you excited and lights you up inside. Your career is a journey. You may not find your purpose right away, and that’s okay. Putting the time and work into yourself will make all the difference. 
2. Find your fire. Give yourself space and time to figure it out. When you do, everything will change. Once you find your “why,” you’ll never have to work another day in your life. If your values line up with what you’re doing, it’s not a job. Find that thing you’re willing to go all in for.
3. Come up with something tangible and work backwards. Be granular about it. Determining the goal is the hardest part, so take the time to pause and figure out what you want. Your brain will work out the rest.
4. Get past the dip. Everyone comes across one. You will wonder if it’s worth it and find yourself considering how badly you want it. But if you can move past it, then everything will accelerate. Think about the level of risk you are willing to take in order to achieve success.