399. AMMA — Why Sleep and Nutrition Are Secret Weapons for Scaling Firms
The fastest way to scale your firm might not be more hours in the office — it’s the hours you spend sleeping and the fuel you put in your body.
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill reveal why law firm owners can’t afford to treat their health as an afterthought. From the science of sleep to the truth about nutrition, they share how optimizing your body is the ultimate unfair advantage for building a thriving practice.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why prioritizing health is a scaling strategy, not a luxury
How sleep and nutrition directly impact your energy, focus, and decision-making as a leader
Practical ways to build recovery and discipline into your daily routine without sacrificing your business
If you want to lead with energy, clarity, and longevity, start where it matters most: your health.
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11:58 – Why health and longevity are just as critical as business strategy for law firm owners
13:49 – The mistake of waiting until after success to prioritize your health
16:19 – Why you don’t have a time management problem — you have a priorities problem
18:12 – Health precedes wealth: how neglecting your body sabotages your firm’s growth
20:10 – The difference between negative excuses and positive excuses
24:52 – Why you can’t outrun a bad diet — and why nutrition drives weight loss more than exercise
28:05 – How tracking sleep, nutrition, and exercise creates predictable results
30:44 – How poor sleep, stress, and lack of recovery compound to stall business growth
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Links & Resources:
MyFitnessPal
Peloton
Crumbl Cookies
The Murph workout
Avengers (Marvel Universe)
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398. Why Generosity is the Most Underrated Growth Strategy in Law with Randy Kessler [Encore Edition]
What if the fastest way to grow your law firm was not about keeping score but about giving more?
In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Randy Kessler, one of the most recognized family law attorneys in America. With decades of experience, a national reputation, and a client roster that includes athletes, celebrities, and high-profile figures, Randy has built his practice on something most lawyers overlook: generosity. This conversation reveals why giving first is not only the right thing to do but also the most powerful growth strategy in law.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why abundance-minded attorneys never run out of opportunities
How generosity and referrals have fueled Randy’s career and reputation
The overlooked habits that attract clients, colleagues, and media attention
If you want to build a practice that stands the test of time, start by asking not what you can get but what you can give.
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Show Notes:
02:24 – Why Randy chose family law and how passion shaped his career
05:35 – Building a practice through generosity, referrals, and showing up
07:53 – The Evander Holyfield story and the power of authentic relationships
09:20 – How media presence built his brand and why availability matters more than perfection
13:04 – Why so many marriages fail and the biggest reasons couples get divorced
17:14 – The emotional side of divorce and how judges really make decisions
19:16 – Why networking and referrals are the foundation of Randy’s recurring revenue
22:07 – How giving cases to other lawyers became Randy’s most underrated growth strategy
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Links & Resources:
Kessler & Solomiany
National Football League
Buffalo Bills
New Orleans Saints
Evander Holyfield
Atlanta Hawks
Laura Wasser
Michael Jordan
Magic Johnson
Kobe Bryant
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397. AMMA — Success Debt: The Trap at the Top
The higher you climb, the heavier success can weigh you down.
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill expose the hidden cost of achievement: success debt. It’s the trap that catches high performers when wins pile up faster than the systems, habits, and discipline needed to sustain them. If you’ve ever felt restless, pressured, or like your own achievements are starting to box you in, this conversation will hit close to home.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why success debt builds silently at the top and how to recognize it before it crushes you
How to avoid coasting on past wins and instead create challenges that keep you sharp
What it takes to stay competitive without letting complacency or comparison set the pace
If you want to avoid being owned by your own success, this is the episode you cannot afford to miss.
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07:29 – Why momentum can make or break your firm
08:55 – Reframing losses as the turning point for growth
09:59 – How to regain control by mastering fundamentals
10:23 – The compounding cost of skipping steps
11:42 – Why chasing one big win is a gambler’s fallacy
12:43 – The restless nature of high performers at the top
14:25 – Finding the next challenge that keeps you sharp
18:27 – Why obsessing over competitors keeps you from innovating
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Links & Resources:
The Game Changing Attorney episode with James Amaro – Amaro Law Firm
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396. Why High Performers Can’t Afford to Ignore Wellness with Dr. Taz Bhatia [Encore Edition]
High performers think they can outwork stress — until their bodies prove them wrong.
In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Dr. Taz Bhatia, a nationally recognized integrative medicine physician, to uncover why ignoring your health is the fastest way to sabotage your success. From cortisol spikes and energy crashes to the hidden costs of “powering through,” Dr. Taz reveals why the most ambitious leaders can’t afford to treat wellness as optional — and what it really takes to build resilience that lasts.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why Type-A achievers often miss the early red flags of burnout — and how to spot them in yourself
How to design a health plan that fits your lifestyle instead of adding another job to your calendar
What it takes to extend not just your lifespan, but your health span, so every year is high performing
If you want to keep winning at the highest level, this conversation will show you why performance starts with wellness.
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Show Notes:
03:11 – Dr. Taz shares her personal health collapse that forced her to rethink conventional medicine
13:57 – The difference between holistic, integrative, and functional medicine
17:35 – Why the U.S. health care system became “sick care” instead of true health care
23:24 – The five bodies of wellness: physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and community
27:22 – Common health challenges high achievers face under chronic stress
30:26 – The red flags of burnout and why powering through makes them worse
36:20 – The hidden dangers of sugar and fad diets
41:33 – How to create a realistic, sustainable wellness plan without making it a full-time job
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Links & Resources:
CenterSpringMD
Institute for Functional Medicine
Blue Zones
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395. AMMA — Why Consensus Slows Growth and How to Fix It
Consensus feels safe — but in business, it’s often the very thing holding you back from growth.
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill unpack the hidden costs of consensus-driven decision-making. From firms with five partners debating every choice to small teams waiting on unanimous buy-in, they reveal why trying to please everyone creates delays, missed opportunities, and stalled growth. If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting wondering why it took two hours to argue over a single decision, this conversation will change how you lead.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why speed beats consensus — and why imperfect decisions made quickly can fuel faster growth
How to assign decision rights by expertise so your team stops spinning in circles
What it takes to embrace “disagree and commit” so your firm moves forward even without unanimous agreement
If you’re tired of decision gridlock, this episode will show you how to lead with clarity, speed, and conviction.
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02:20 – Why many attorneys know more about their favorite sports team than their own firm’s numbers
04:15 – The importance of wearing your own “jersey” and taking pride in your brand
14:10 – Why consensus among five partners is the slowest way to make decisions
15:50 – Not every partner should have an equal vote — expertise matters
16:25 – Speed beats consensus: why fast imperfect decisions win
17:35 – The power of “disagree and commit” in high-performing firms
18:05 – Treating failure as data, not identity
20:00 – Why you can’t always wait for buy-in before leading change
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Links & Resources:
Brazil Nut
Georgia Power
Comcast
AT&T
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