504. AMMA — The Truth About Competition, Copycats, and Critics
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael MogillShow Notes
Every doubter, copycat, and competitor you've ever resented just handed you free fuel, whether they meant to or not.
In this AMMA episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill field three listener questions about the people who doubt you, copy you, and measure themselves against you. They cover what to do when a skeptical father-in-law finally comes around, how to respond when a rival firm copies your playbook move for move, and why checking in on the competition too often can work against you. At the end of the day, the less energy you spend on other people's opinions and other people's moves, the more you have left to build something nobody else can touch.
Here's what you'll learn:
Why taking the high road beats getting even, no matter how satisfying revenge might feel
How to respond when a competitor copies your playbook move for move
What comparing yourself to everyone else is actually costing you
Stop handing your energy to people who don't deserve it, and start spending it on the business only you can build.
(00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:29) Gratitude after a near-miss bike crash (00:06:56) A skeptical father-in-law comes around (00:10:42) When a rival copies your playbook (00:13:39) When competitive tracking goes too far (00:15:34) Comparison really is the thief of joy
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Links & Resources:
Warren Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway
Richistan by Robert Frank
For All Mankind
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