The Wisdom of Becoming Dispensable
Becoming valuable but not indispensable benefits everyone in the legal profession. Being indispensable can cause a myriad of professional and personal problems.
Experience Magazine October/November 2024
Volume 35, Issue 1
Features
Nuts about Retirement
Who would have thought a squirrel could teach a lawyer about better communication? This journey took a lot of patience.
Hindsight and Outcome Bias: The Fallacy of Understanding
Hindsight and outcome bias are the staple arguments of malpractice lawsuits. However, there are limits to human perception.
Act Your Age: A Stoic Looks at Growing Old
Old age doesn’t have to be dreary if people can reframe the impediments of aging into something positive.
Music’s Effect on Cognitive and Mental Health
Music is a simple way to drastically improve your brain’s cognitive health. It's never too late to learn how to play an instrument.
The Almost-Last Hurrah
Staying active in retirement by finding something that feels rewarding. Those activities and hobbies may lead to new opportunities.
Life at the Bleeding Edge
An attorney recounts how his fascination with technology led to a lifelong career helping others in the legal field embrace computers and other tech.
Letter to My Granddaughter
A grandfather shares his words of wisdom to help his granddaughter as she heads off to college and begins her journey in higher education.
Revisiting the Murderer in the Family Tree
An attorney recounts his journey of researching his family’s history only to discover there was a murderer in the family tree.
The Rise of Granfluencers: Harnessing Social Media Influence for Lawyers
The younger generations are not the only ones who can take advantage of social media. Granfluencers are building social communities and enjoying this creative outlet.
Reflections
A retired attorney reflects on how a change in perspective provided new insight into his role and value as a lawyer.
Wisdom of Aging Playlist
Musicians across genres and generations have created great and thoughtful songs to inspire us with wisdom.
From the Experience Chair
In With the New
Young or old, wisdom is gained through experiences that offer a new perspective for your future. Taking on a new opportunity and facing the challenges that come after are discussed in Experience this…