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The point of no return? – Julian Summerhayes

It is the most oft repeated expression in the lexicon of personal development: “You are what you think.” I could call upon many great names to suppor…

The Partnership Structure ~ Old Habits Die Hard – Julian Summerhayes

“To respond to the need for efficiency around the basics there is the stability pillar. To respond to the need for regular innovation, there is an en…

The Partnership Dilemma – Julian Summerhayes

Equity Partnership is the Holy Grail for lawyers. Many have sacrificed themselves to the Altar of promotion in the vain hope that the money and addit…

The paradox of becoming you – Julian Summerhayes

How can you ‘become’ you? You are you. But, too often, we strive for something different – physically, emotionally or intellectually. This sets up a …

The only way to guarantee change – Julian Summerhayes

“HELLO! Look at me. HELLO! I am so ZEN. This is BLOOD. This is NOTHING. Hello. Everything is nothing, and it’s so cool to be ENLIGHTENED. Like me.” ―…

The only (success) strategy you will ever need

I am not someone given to hyperbole. What you see is what you get. Straight talk. Having spent just over a year away from practice (I am still not su…

The Non-Use of Intellectual Capital – Julian Summerhayes

“In a knowledge-based society, brains will always beat brawn. We all know that. But just how much of a company’s intellectual capital is really used?…

The night sky – Julian Summerhayes

there was a new voice which you slowly recognized as your own, that kept you company as you strode deeper and deeper into the world, determined to do…

The Myth of Networking – Julian Summerhayes

Yes, I know what you are thinking but, seriously, how many times have you turned up at an event, with your bag of tricks only to find that you talk t…

The most oft asked question when starting a Blog is … – Julian Summerhayes

“What should I write about?” I have lost count of the number of times I have been asked this question. I would like to think that it is the only thin…

The morning light – Julian Summerhayes

“One day I will lie nowhere with an angel at my side.” ― Paul Klee It’s still dark as I write this piece. I’ve the dog playing with a ball, a small c…

The morality of work – Julian Summerhayes

“Provisional Definition 2: a bullshit job is a form of employment that is so completely pointless, unnecessary, or pernicious that even the employee …

The monotony is killing me – Julian Summerhayes

I had an unwritten rule: never stay doing something for more that 10 years. I broke that rule with law. But, more than that, I also promised myself t…

The missing ingredient of social media – storytelling – Julian Summerhayes

“If you want to be more effective when sharing yourself and your work, you need to become a better storyteller. You need to know what a good story is…

The Minimalist Lawyer – Julian Summerhayes

An oxymoron if ever there was one. Lawyers are expected to multi-task: bill, do client work, manage themselves and others, generate new business, and…

The Michelin Starred Law Firm – Julian Summerhayes

Introduction Ever since Delia Smith, Jamie Oliver and Nigella, we have become a nation obsessed with our culinary delights. Oh, and don’t forget my f…

The meaning of work – Julian Summerhayes

“If you want to identify me, ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat, or how I comb my hair, but ask me what I am living for, in detail, ask m…

The meaning of work – Julian Summerhayes

“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” ― Allen Saunders Work is work, right? And (right now) it’s nothing more than a vehicle …

The meaning of work – Julian Summerhayes

“Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it” ― Gautama Buddha Work is dull. Seriously. In fact, for many p…

The meaning of meaning – Julian Summerhayes

“The Rebbe then elaborated: “All knowledge you’ll ever learn, every experience you’ll have in life, are the circles. They’re not the center. If you d…

The Master Key – Julian Summerhayes

“In order to be open to creativity, one must have the capacity for constructive use of solitude. One must overcome the fear of being alone.” ― Rollo …

The Master Game – Julian Summerhayes

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The love of writing – Julian Summerhayes

Now that I’m offline and not sharing my material, I’ve no idea if anyone will (ever) read this post. And I’m fine with that. You might ask, though: W…

The loss of elderhood – Julian Summerhayes

“Something has drawn our attention towards expertise and familiarity and comfort and away from mystery, and we’re missing something fundamental about…