In this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I sat down with entrepreneur, speaker, and growth-minded leader David Schnurman.
We explored the mindset shifts, personal habits, and strategic choices that have helped him not only build successful businesses, but also stay grounded, resilient, and emotionally steady through life’s curveballs.
Gratitude Beats Stress
David believes it’s hard to feel stressed and grateful at the same time, and he’s right.
One exercise he swears by is going 21 days without complaining, inspired by the book “A Complaint-Free World.” Every time you complain, you start over.
Most people take months to complete the challenge, which makes you realize how often negativity creeps in.
By consciously avoiding complaints, especially about trivial things like weather or traffic, you train your brain to focus on the positive, something lawyers under pressure can benefit from immediately.
They Are Listening
One of life’s greatest accomplishments doesn’t come from business, it comes from fatherhood.
I shared the quiet satisfaction of hearing my son repeat back a life lesson I thought had gone unheard. Like many parents, we often wonder if anything we say sticks.
But every so often, one of David’s kids will echo something he’s said, and it hits him: They are listening.
Five Compliments a Day
One of David’s favorite habits is deceptively simple: Give five authentic compliments every day.
He uses a pocket trick, start with five pennies in one pocket and move them after each compliment. It’s a feel-good practice that lowers stress, builds connection, and boosts your own mood.
Especially in high-stakes environments like law, this practice is a powerful way to elevate your mindset and energy.
“If you compliment somebody else, and it’s authentic, it helps you get through the stress of the wave,” David says.
Listen to the full episode here.
Catch our latest “Be That Lawyer” here.
And if you’re serious about growing your practice, don’t miss my new book, now on Amazon. Check it out here.
Steve Fretzin is a bestselling author, host of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, and business development coach exclusively for attorneys. Steve has committed his career to helping lawyers learn key growth skills not currently taught in law school. His clients soon become top rainmakers and credit Steve’s program and coaching for their success. He can be reached directly by email at steve@fretzin.com. Or you can easily find him on his website at www.fretzin.com or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefretzin.
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In this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I sat down with entrepreneur, speaker, and growth-minded leader David Schnurman.
We explored the mindset shifts, personal habits, and strategic choices that have helped him not only build successful businesses, but also stay grounded, resilient, and emotionally steady through life’s curveballs.
Gratitude Beats Stress
David believes it’s hard to feel stressed and grateful at the same time, and he’s right.
One exercise he swears by is going 21 days without complaining, inspired by the book “A Complaint-Free World.” Every time you complain, you start over.
Most people take months to complete the challenge, which makes you realize how often negativity creeps in.
By consciously avoiding complaints, especially about trivial things like weather or traffic, you train your brain to focus on the positive, something lawyers under pressure can benefit from immediately.
They Are Listening
One of life’s greatest accomplishments doesn’t come from business, it comes from fatherhood.
I shared the quiet satisfaction of hearing my son repeat back a life lesson I thought had gone unheard. Like many parents, we often wonder if anything we say sticks.
But every so often, one of David’s kids will echo something he’s said, and it hits him: They are listening.
Five Compliments a Day
One of David’s favorite habits is deceptively simple: Give five authentic compliments every day.
He uses a pocket trick, start with five pennies in one pocket and move them after each compliment. It’s a feel-good practice that lowers stress, builds connection, and boosts your own mood.
Especially in high-stakes environments like law, this practice is a powerful way to elevate your mindset and energy.
“If you compliment somebody else, and it’s authentic, it helps you get through the stress of the wave,” David says.
Listen to the full episodehere.
Catch our latest “Be That Lawyer” here.
And if you’re serious about growing your practice, don’t miss my new book, now on Amazon. Check it out here.
Steve Fretzin is a bestselling author, host of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, and business development coach exclusively for attorneys. Steve has committed his career to helping lawyers learn key growth skills not currently taught in law school. His clients soon become top rainmakers and credit Steve’s program and coaching for their success. He can be reached directly by email at [email protected]. Or you can easily find him on his website at www.fretzin.com or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefretzin.
