Brian Beckcom: Building a Law Practice for Your Life and Happiness

<p><strong>In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Brian Beckcom discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>Doing the hard thing, even when that means doing nothing.</li><li>How Brian’s childhood led him to build his own personal injury law firm.</li><li>Overcoming the peer pressure and expectations society (and big law) puts on you as a lawyer.</li><li>Taking action with purpose and passion to get the most out of your talents and strengths.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>The only thing in life that gives true happiness and fulfillment is overcoming obstacles and challenges.</li><li>You should decide what you want your life to look like then design your business to suit your life.</li><li>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.</li><li>One shortcut to happiness is to help other people.</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>"If you, as a lawyer, develop the skills to bring in business, you can basically do whatever you want to do." </strong></i><strong>—  Brian Beckcom</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Connect with Brian Beckcom:  </strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.brianbeckcom.org/">https://www.brianbeckcom.org/</a>  </p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.vbattorneys.com/">https://www.vbattorneys.com/</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href="https://www.brianbeckcom.org/tag/podcast-episodes">https://www.brianbeckcom.org/tag/podcast-episodes</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/VBAttorneys">https://www.youtube.com/c/VBAttorneys</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbeckcom/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbeckcom/</a>  </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brianbeckcomlawyer/">https://www.instagram.com/brianbeckcomlawyer/</a>  </p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianBeckcom">https://twitter.com/BrianBeckcom</a>  </p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vbattorneys">https://www.facebook.com/vbattorneys</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Thank yo