LAW SCHOOL IMPRISONMENT

[ysysgwhw]

My shift to a Fastlane mindset and lifestyle began recently in Law School. Like most of my peers who grew up in middle class suburbs (possibly lower by Western standards since i live in a 2nd world country - South Africa) the height of achievement was viewed as one of the professions i.e. Engineering, Medicine, Architectue, Teaching, Law. I chose the last. It seemed fitting. I was Public Speaking + Debating Captain, Toastmasters Regional Finalist, Student Representative Leader, an A student (as expected), the list goes on... Back then (like 2 years lol) the best I could do with my life was become a lawyer in a Big 4 firm (even bagged myself a bursary from one actually) and specialise in something thus making my way up to Partner. I was convinced this was my happily ever after...

I couldn't have been more foolish. Fast forward to a few months in Law School and basically I've become disillusioned with what I thought was an amazing career that'd make me a King-of-Babylon type figure. The more I researched and found out about the reality of the Proffesional Life i grew to resent my ill-informed choice. I wanted out! I STILL DO but at least I now have direction thanks to the Fastlane.

By some miracle (lots of reading & looking for alternative wealth/business books) I found THE MILLIONAIRE FASTLANE . This was a few months back and am now reading it for the third time. I'm learning more and more each time! I have sown an Idea which I am 1000% sure will afford me the lifestyle i want + influence i will yield in my life & business. The plan's course of action is coming together.

I'm amped to share and learn from everyone's journeys from this forum. I'm certain it'll be insightful, inspiring, and at best, a catalyst for truly transformational bonding with newfound peers.

Onwards and Upwards!

 

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[alexkuzmov]

My shift to a Fastlane mindset and lifestyle began recently in Law School. Like most of my peers who grew up in middle class suburbs (possibly lower by Western standards since i live in a 2nd world country - South Africa) the height of achievement was viewed as one of the professions i.e. Engineering, Medicine, Architectue, Teaching, Law. I chose the last. It seemed fitting. I was Public Speaking + Debating Captain, Toastmasters Regional Finalist, Student Representative Leader, an A student (as expected), the list goes on... Back then (like 2 years lol) the best I could do with my life was become a lawyer in a Big 4 firm (even bagged myself a bursary from one actually) and specialise in something thus making my way up to Partner. I was convinced this was my happily ever after...

I couldn't have been more foolish. Fast forward to a few months in Law School and basically I've become disillusioned with what I thought was an amazing career that'd make me a King-of-Babylon type figure. The more I researched and found out about the reality of the Proffesional Life i grew to resent my ill-informed choice. I wanted out! I STILL DO but at least I now have direction thanks to the Fastlane.

By some miracle (lots of reading & looking for alternative wealth/business books) I found THE MILLIONAIRE FASTLANE . This was a few months back and am now reading it for the third time. I'm learning more and more each time! I have sown an Idea which I am 1000% sure will afford me the lifestyle i want + influence i will yield in my life & business. The plan's course of action is coming together.

I'm amped to share and learn from everyone's journeys from this forum. I'm certain it'll be insightful, inspiring, and at best, a catalyst for truly transformational bonding with newfound peers.

Onwards and Upwards!

Hi @ysysgwhw
You should definitely read Unscripted as well.
Good luck

 

[fastlanedoll]

Welcome. I'm a professional too.
This forum is very nice & informative.
Good luck in your journey!

 

[Alleghenyman]

I had a similar realization in law school and stuck with it. Don’t always wish I had, but that’s mainly because it’s extremely expensive where I live. Law school can be a great way to fast lane if you can attend without going into significant debt. Frankly speaking, as a commercial lawyer I am a spectator, but I have learned a lot about business from my clients and my training.

My shift to a Fastlane mindset and lifestyle began recently in Law School. Like most of my peers who grew up in middle class suburbs (possibly lower by Western standards since i live in a 2nd world country - South Africa) the height of achievement was viewed as one of the professions i.e. Engineering, Medicine, Architectue, Teaching, Law. I chose the last. It seemed fitting. I was Public Speaking + Debating Captain, Toastmasters Regional Finalist, Student Representative Leader, an A student (as expected), the list goes on... Back then (like 2 years lol) the best I could do with my life was become a lawyer in a Big 4 firm (even bagged myself a bursary from one actually) and specialise in something thus making my way up to Partner. I was convinced this was my happily ever after...

I couldn't have been more foolish. Fast forward to a few months in Law School and basically I've become disillusioned with what I thought was an amazing career that'd make me a King-of-Babylon type figure. The more I researched and found out about the reality of the Proffesional Life i grew to resent my ill-informed choice. I wanted out! I STILL DO but at least I now have direction thanks to the Fastlane.

By some miracle (lots of reading & looking for alternative wealth/business books) I found THE MILLIONAIRE FASTLANE . This was a few months back and am now reading it for the third time. I'm learning more and more each time! I have sown an Idea which I am 1000% sure will afford me the lifestyle i want + influence i will yield in my life & business. The plan's course of action is coming together.

I'm amped to share and learn from everyone's journeys from this forum. I'm certain it'll be insightful, inspiring, and at best, a catalyst for truly transformational bonding with newfound peers.

Onwards and Upwards!

 

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[ysysgwhw]

I had a similar realization in law school and stuck with it. Don’t always wish I had, but that’s mainly because it’s extremely expensive where I live. Law school can be a great way to fast lane if you can attend without going into significant debt. Frankly speaking, as a commercial lawyer I am a spectator, but I have learned a lot about business from my clients and my training.

Wow that's lovely to hear... I've been thinking of ways in which I could utikise my degree in a manner that'd complement my Fastlane journey. Since I'm still in School I was thinking of focusing on M&A [even at Masters level if i can] as a professional next step once i graduate... one if my long-term goals is to establish a private equity firm so I feel like being an M&A lawyer would assist me a great deal in that regard?
What are your thoughts on this?

 

[Alleghenyman]

I think it’s a very sound idea. I don’t know anything about how the S African legal market works so I couldn’t advise you on the practicalities. I know people in the US who went into private equity or became executives at high growth companies after studying m&a. They worked as lawyers for a little while to gain experience and connections and then took a risk in stepping off of the associate-to-partnership training process. It was critically important that they had a clear sense of where they wanted to end up.

Wow that's lovely to hear... I've been thinking of ways in which I could utikise my degree in a manner that'd complement my Fastlane journey. Since I'm still in School I was thinking of focusing on M&A [even at Masters level if i can] as a professional next step once i graduate... one if my long-term goals is to establish a private equity firm so I feel like being an M&A lawyer would assist me a great deal in that regard?
What are your thoughts on this?