If everything feels “fine” at your firm, you might already be in trouble.
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill tackle the quiet killer of growth: comfort. As we hit the halfway point of the year, many law firm owners start to coast — but that’s exactly when progress stalls. If your firm feels like it’s plateauing, your goals are slipping, or your team’s feedback just isn’t landing, this conversation will help you reset, refocus, and move forward with intention.
Here's what you'll learn:
Why waiting for the perfect time to restart is keeping you stuck right where you are
How comfort creates blind spots that slowly stall your law firm's growth
What it takes to deliver feedback that inspires real change without sacrificing standardsComfort is the enemy of progress. This episode is your wake-up call to get back in the cold plunge and keep pushing forward.
02:52 - The halfway mark of the year and the trap of waiting until January
04:39 - What hitting 20,000 Peloton minutes teaches about consistency and momentum
06:29 - Why small wins today matter more than perfect starts tomorrow
10:02 - How to know when your "fine" firm actually needs outside perspective
11:32 - Why comfort is the most dangerous threat to your law firm's growth
14:05 - How to give direct feedback that actually drives change
17:06 - The difference between radical candor and harmful apathy
18:35 - Which feedback to apply — and what to ignore
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Radical Candor by Kim Scott
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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.
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