You’ve probably heard the stories: of parents working long nights, missing out on their kid’s sports or piano recitals; of not being there for dinner, or not being there for their kids’ entire childhood. This might even be your story.

As lawyers, many of us think that we have to always put the client first. That we get to go home – and focus other things – only once the work for the client is done. That long hours, nights, and weekends are just part of being a lawyer. But they are not. You don’t have to miss out on family movie night. You have a choice.

TAKEAWAY: life is choice, and your life reflects the choices you make. If you are not happy with your life, then you can make different choices. If you are missing out on time with your family because of work, then that is a choice. And you can make a different choice to get a different outcome.