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What was the author's initial career choice and what was the reaction of others?
What was the author's initial career choice and what was the reaction of others?
The author initially wanted to be a lawyer and others reacted by assuming they would make a lot of money.
Did the author end up working in big law?
Did the author end up working in big law?
No, the author did not want to work in big law.
What was the author's alternative career choice?
What was the author's alternative career choice?
The author switched to teaching.
How did the author fund their business?
How did the author fund their business?
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How did the author support themselves financially while starting their business?
How did the author support themselves financially while starting their business?
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Which career did the author switch to from being a lawyer?
Which career did the author switch to from being a lawyer?
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What was the initial reaction of the author's parents when they decided to switch careers?
What was the initial reaction of the author's parents when they decided to switch careers?
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How did the author fund their business?
How did the author fund their business?
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Where did the author live while starting their business?
Where did the author live while starting their business?
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What has been a constant challenge for the author throughout their life?
What has been a constant challenge for the author throughout their life?
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Study Notes
Author's Career Journey
- The author initially wanted to become a lawyer, but others reacted with skepticism and concern.
- The author did not end up working in big law.
- The author's alternative career choice was entrepreneurship.
- They funded their business by bootstrapping, using their own savings.
- To support themselves financially while starting their business, the author had to take on a part-time job to make ends meet.
- The author switched to a career in business from being a lawyer.
- The author's parents were initially disappointed and worried when they decided to switch careers.
- The author funded their business by bootstrapping, using their own savings.
- The author lived in a small apartment in New York City while starting their business.
- Throughout their life, the author has faced a constant challenge of self-doubt and fear of failure.
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Quiz: Discover Your Ideal Legal Career Path - Big Law or Advocating for the Everyday Man? Find out which legal career path suits you best - whether you're destined for big law or passionate about fighting for the everyday man. Explore your interests, skills, and values to determine the right path for your future in the legal profession.