Tag Archives: self discovery

My Updates

Posted on July 6, 2011 by everysixminutes

I know I have been derelict in writing this blog, but that is not because I have nothing to say. On the contrary, I have much to update. I actually been reflecting about this blog – and my journey – … Continue reading →

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Riding the Emotional Roller-coaster

Posted on May 19, 2011 by everysixminutes

I have never thought of myself as an entrepreneur, but there I was last Saturday, attending a one-day workshop led by Jerry Colonna, a successful venture capitalist turned life coach, on surviving the startup life while staying grounded in one’s … Continue reading →

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Return to BigLaw? A Reality Check

Posted on April 19, 2011 by everysixminutes

I have received several skeptical comments from someone calling himself Mr. Reality, who seems to take pleasure in belittling my search for fulfillment after BigLaw. You can see the comments here, here and here.

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Schadenfreude Among Friends

Posted on April 7, 2011 by everysixminutes

I have always been fascinated by schadenfreude – the pleasure derived from another’s misfortune – an emotion perceived by many as mean spirited and contemptible. Recently, I got a thoughtful comment asking my why I am so fascinated by it. … Continue reading →

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Q2 Report: Getting Out and About

Posted on February 12, 2011 by everysixminutes

I described in my previous post the various classes I have been taking in Q2 – the second three months after quitting BigLaw. Taking miscellaneous classes that amount to no degree or diploma feels decadent. I never did this before: … Continue reading →

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Q2 Report: Going Back To Schools (Sort Of)

Posted on February 7, 2011 by everysixminutes

The first three months after quitting – my Q1 of post-BigLaw life – was a period of adjustment. I traveled, decompressed, reflected, established a routine – and felt uneasy with my lack of productivity. Productivity was not an issue for … Continue reading →

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Quitting BigLaw – Part IV: Change in Priorities

Posted on February 1, 2011 by everysixminutes

What better way to wrap up my Quitting BigLaw series and kickstart my Q2 review than to examine how my priorities have changed since quitting by rating the importance of various attributes of a hypothetical future career? For those who … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Default Face?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by everysixminutes

This is the face I’d like to present to the world. This is my Facebook profile picture. This is the picture I submitted to the New York Times. This is probably the face that most people see.

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Quitting BigLaw: Part I – Why Is It So Hard?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by everysixminutes

As mentioned in my last entry, I am going to write about what it takes for associates who are thinking about quitting BigLaw to actually do so. I am going address this topic in four parts: BigLaw life and why … Continue reading →

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Can I Be a Momentum Changer?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by everysixminutes

The football season for my team, the New York Giants, ended on Sunday. But it really ended when we were unprepared for an onside kick with 7.5 minutes to go in a critical Eagles/Giants game on December 19. We never … Continue reading →

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