In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Brian Beckcom discuss:Doing the hard thing, even when that means doing nothing.How Brian’s childhood led him to build his own personal injury law firm.Overcoming the peer pressure and expectations society (and big law) puts on you as a lawyer.Taking action with purpose and passion to get the most out of your talents and strengths. Key Takeaways:The only thing in life that gives true happiness and fulfillment is overcoming obstacles and challenges.You should decide what you want your life to look like then design your business to suit your life.Set parameters and priorities for yourself and hold to them. It will be easier to make the hard decisions and will help you find your happiness.One shortcut to happiness is to help other people. "If you, as a lawyer, develop the skills to bring in business, you can basically do whatever you want to do." —  Brian Beckcom Connect with Brian Beckcom:  Website: https://www.brianbeckcom.org/  Website: https://www.vbattorneys.com/Podcast: https://www.brianbeckcom.org/tag/podcast-episodesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VBAttorneysLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbeckcom/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianbeckcomlawyer/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianBeckcom  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vbattorneys Thank you to our Sponsors!LegalEase Marketing: https://legaleasemarketing.com/Moneypenny: https://www.moneypenny.com/us/Practice Panther: https://www.practicepanther.com/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.