How Attorneys Destroy their Happiness and Legal Careers by Focusing on Money
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Harrison Barnes explores how the relentless pursuit of money often leads attorneys away from fulfillment—and even derails promising careers. Drawing from decades of experience, Harrison reveals why chasing high salaries can cause burnout, poor firm choices, and long-term dissatisfaction, and shares how to refocus on what truly drives lasting success.
Podcast Highlights:
- Why prioritizing money leads many attorneys to the wrong firms and roles
- The hidden costs of high-paying jobs: stress, lack of growth, and poor culture fit
- Real stories of attorneys who sacrificed purpose for pay—and regretted it
- How to realign your career with meaning, impact, and long-term satisfaction
- What successful, happy attorneys do differently in evaluating opportunities
