A Lesson in Losing from the Worst Experience of My Life

by Gary Gwilliam on October 9, 2009

The positive response that I received from my video published here earlier this week inspired me to follow up with another clip from my presentation at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. This loss was the worst experience of my life and I didn’t know how to deal with it. The lessons I have learned since then now drive me to mentor others who face the day-to-day pressures that come with being a lawyer.

Lawyers are challenged by addiction at a rate of over 50% that of the general population, says the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs. If you know anyone whose life is impacted by drinking or other addiction, the Lawyer Addiction Blog is a great resource.

Learn more about my book, Getting a Winning Verdict in My Personal Life.

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