278. Adam Alter — From Stuck to Unstoppable: Gaining and Keeping Momentum [Encore Edition]

Are you tired of feeling stuck and watching your competitors soar? What if you could transform every setback into a stepping stone for unprecedented growth in your law firm? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Adam Alter, New York Times best-selling author and professor at NYU's Stern School of Business.  Adam has mastered the art of getting unstuck and developed the algorithm to achieve game changing breakthroughs. After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to: Harness the power of progress to turn small steps into big victories Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation in your law firm Avoid the pitfalls that get most people stuck ---- Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction 02:32 – Why Adam Alter wrote Anatomy of a Breakthrough 03:31 – What it means to be stuck 04:37 – The first step to getting unstuck 08:03 – How to break through plateaus and grow where others peak 11:34 – Why struggles and challenges can be good things 15:30 – The difference between learning from failure and just making bad decisions 18:10 – How embracing “beginnerhood” can make you an expert 22:53 – The role that luck plays in success 25:43 – The dangers of being stubborn and how to avoid these traps 30:13 – Why people overestimate the novelty of their ideas 34:26 – How to create a culture of experimentation and innovation 40:01 – The best thing to do when you’re stuck 42:24 – What being a game changer means to Adam Alter ---- Links & Resources Anatomy of a Breakthrough by Adam Alter (Book) NCAA Dave Berkoff Sam Snead Joe Bernal ---- Listening to this episode but want to watch it? Check it out on Spotify.  Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: #180 Seth Godin – Putting Your Best Work Out Into the World #116 Steven Kotler – Harnessing Neuroscience for Peak Performance #237 AMMA – Breaking Out of Complacency: Transformation Through Innovation

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How can you become a game changer? Michael Mogill, Founder and CEO of Crisp, has used his mastery of marketing for lawyers to grow his company to an 8-figure powerhouse. In just a few years, Crisp has helped thousands of attorneys adapt to the new legal landscape, differentiate themselves from the competition, and earn millions in new revenue. In every episode, you’ll hear from law firm entrepreneurs and market leaders — people who flourish in the face of adversity, challenge the status quo, and define what it means to be a game changer. We investigate success stories and business growth and scalability strategies that can help you attract your ideal clients. Plus, discover hidden insights and actionable advice on how company culture and employee engagement, marketing and advertising, and management and hiring fit into the big picture. What do all our guests have in common? These successful attorneys and business owners prove that the key to innovation is a game-changing mindset. If you want to run your law firm like an entrepreneur, achieve a greater ROI, and build a world-class organization that stands the test of time, then you’re in good company. Subscribe to the Game Changing Attorney Podcast and get ready to take your business to the next level. For more information, visit https://www.crisp.co/podcast/