The latest issue of the Personal Strategy Compass newsletter (premium subscription only) is out, and it’s all about getting back on track with your quarterly goals – even if you’re feeling a little behind. We’re diving into the “grace period” PQO, a shorter, more forgiving approach to getting back on track after your Personal Quarterly

I’ve long advocated for Personal Quarterly Offsites (PQOs) as a powerful personal tool for legal professionals. Taking a half-day each quarter to step back, reflect, and plan can drastically improve focus, productivity, and long-term strategic alignment.

Let’s be honest: most “personal productivity” advice is, well, let’s just say overhyped. PQOs actually work because they are

“I don’t have time for personal strategy planning. I’m so busy that I don’t have time to anything but work.”

Sound familiar?

In this month’s issue of my Personal Strategy Compass newsletter (paid subscription only), I’m tackling the #1 objection I hear about Personal Quarterly Offsites (PQOs). I’ve developed a stripped-down approach called the Minimum

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Does this seem all too familiar?

Late on Sunday night, sleep eludes you. Your law practice is successful by any objective measure, but

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I held my Q3 Personal Quarterly Offsite last week. I developed this technique several years ago and have found it incredibly useful.

The premise is that, like a corporate or business retreat or offsite, you can and should set aside a few hours every quarter to focus on your personal goals, developments, and status, and

A lot has been happening at Kennedy Idea Propulsion Laboratory recently. Seemed like a good time to post an update.

  • Upcoming “Ask Me Anything” Zoom Webcast. I had so much fun and got such good feedback on my recent special guest appearance on Ari Kaplan’s Virtual Lunch. I’ve decided to run an experiment for

Monk meditatingI held my latest half-day Personal Quarterly Offsite last weekend. As I’ve developed regular Personal Quarterly Offsites into a personal practice, I keep finding more benefits to this structured approach. The Personal Quarterly Offsite has become a regular, valuable touchpoint for me.

That’s why I recommend this practice to everyone. I, only partly joking, like