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On paper, being a litigator sounds like strategy, persuasion, and high-stakes problem-solving — almost cinematic. In real life, it’s missed lunches, nights staring at the ceiling replaying arguments, watching solid points get ignored, and feeling like your whole day hinges on someone else’s 30-second ruling. It’s not just the law you’re managing — it’s people, egos, deadlines, personalities, and the emotional residue of constant conflict. And some days, the grind hits harder

There’s a moment right before you strike the ball in tennis—or deliver a point in court—where everything holds still. Not quiet. Not calm. Still. Your mind is alert. Your body is ready. But there’s a pause—a beat between the preparation and the action. And if you skip that moment, rush through it, or let nerves fill it, the shot falls apart. The argument unravels. You lose your rhythm. I used to think being good meant moving fast—outworking, out-talking, out-hustling everyone