Motivation

How Get Motivated — and Stay Motivated for Life

Why do Navy SEAL candidates in BUD/S training tend to drop out during the “reward” phase of Hell Week and not the “punishment” phase? And how does this relate to staying motivated?

Great Quote On Writing

Author and writing instructor Natalie Goldberg on how to improve your writing (or anything else) via author's James Clear weekly email.

Podcast: Self-Care, the Fallacy of Reductionism, and Something to Be Said for an N of 1

In this podcast, Mike Spivey discusses one of the fundamental difficulties of applying to law school—and how to cope with it.

Podcast: Hold. On.

A 3-minute motivational podcast inspired by the William Feather quote, "Success is largely a matter of holding on after others have let go."

60-Second Commencement Speech for the Class of 2020: The Road Ahead

I Spent Two Weeks Speaking with College Students: This Is What I Learned

Uncertainty is on just about everyone’s mind. So, what I learned first and foremost is to listen. Because as students talked more — they often either worked out their own uncertainties, or at the very least were better able to understand them.

If You Were Denied From a Law School, Consider This...

That decision is never a testament or rejection of who you are as a person.

A Quick, 5 Minute Podcast on Your First Job

Every ladder has a first step. Enjoy!

Particular People

A short blog Mike Spivey wrote on breaking out of your comfort zone.

Choosing the Impossible

Linked is a blog post our founder, Mike Spivey, wrote on getting to determine your fate. Enjoy if you need a boost or a break from law school thoughts.