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Success
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The Right Coast
So You’re Smart, But You’re Not Rich? This Eye-Opening New Scientific Study Tells You Why | Inc.com
"If it is true that some degree of talent is necessary to be successful in life, almost never the most talented people reach the highest peaks of success, being overtaken…
Cordell Parvin Blog
How do you define success?
As I concluded a program on planning for New York associates a few years ago I asked for questions. One lawyer asked: How do you define success? I thought the…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Success: Don’t Fear it
Years ago, our daughter Jill and I exchanged a one word description of each other. I felt great when she described me as "Encourager." I described her as "Determined." Among…
Barry C. McGuire
Defining Success
Do you want to be successful? Start by defining success! Check out this short interview I did in 2010. Measure achievement by your own standards, rather than comparing yourself to…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Success: Wake Up and Work Hard
This past weekend on Saturday and Sunday we took our third grade pal and neighbor, Claudia to watch the LPGA Volunteers of America Texas Shootout Golf Tournament. On Saturday we…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Key to Your Success: Think Bigger
Greetings today from Montreal. At 8:00 AM this morning, just a couple of hours from now I will be speaking to law firm associates. One thing I will tell them…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Success: Don’t Confuse Goals with Rewards
Several years ago, Cozen O'Connor lawyer Dave Walton sent me an email that explained many things I teach. I met with Dave on a recent trip to Philadelphia and wanted…
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Success: The Will to Win
On Fridays, I have shared poetry and music with you. I like this poem by Berton Braley. It is one of my favorite, inspirational poems. Success– Berton Braley published in…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Are You Pursuing Excellence or Success?
Recently I received an email from a firm that was proudly announcing the lawyers who had been promoted to equity partner. I had coached all but one of those lawyers.…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Success: Triple Package-Believe, Strive, Stick With It
I recently received a very nice email from a lawyer I coached. She had just won her first jury trial. She wrote to thank me for encouraging her to believe…