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Not All Bad News is Bad... 🤔 Last night, I watched a stand-up comedy show by the incredibly talented #TomSegura. He shared an interesting story from early in his career about a great opportunity that ultimately didn't pan out, which I think offers an important lesson, especially for law students. 😊 Early in Tom's comedy career, he landed a major advertising campaign with Subway. He was set to promote some of their "unhealthier" options and make national appearances with Jared, the face of Subway's healthy image. It seemed like Tom's big break. But the campaign shockingly never made it to air. Tom realized later that while initially disappointing, missing out on this campaign avoided cementing an unhealthy image so early on. And it definitely kept distance between him and Jared after the scandal that later came out. The key message Tom wanted the audience to take with them is that not all seeming "bad news" has to stay bad news. At first, losing out on the Subway campaign was devastating. But in hindsight, it redirection his path into different comedy areas and styles he loves today. The same can hold true in law school and legal careers. You may not land the Summer Internship, Training Contract or even the NQ offer you had your sights. And that rejection undoubtedly stings. However, see it as a redirection rather than roadblock. Reframe that "bad news" as an open door guiding you towards something even better - whether it's a niche area of law you end up thriving in or a smaller firm where you make partner faster! Not getting your first choice role or job doesn't mean you won't find one perfect for you. 😉 Stay positive in the face of early setbacks, and keep striving towards where you ultimately want your legal career to go. As Tom showed with comedy, sometimes Plan B shapes up even better than you imagine. 🤓 I'm Charlotte - follow me for advice on shaping standout legal careers or DM me to schedule a 1-on-1 session. 🙌 #notallbadnewsisbad #redirectionmindset #staypositive #yourpathwayawaits #tomsegura #legalcareergoals #lawstudentmindset
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9moSo true. Every time I have failed to get a job, I have later found out that it would have been a big mistake. It doesn’t feel like it at the time, but you are often dodging a bullet and getting something that is a better fit.