In life, we are often faced with challenges and setbacks that can leave us feeling discouraged and defeated. It's easy to view failures as roadblocks, hindering our progress and preventing us from reaching our goals. What if we were to shift our perspective and see failures as opportunities instead?

Eric M. Fong is a Trial Lawyer, Educator, and Advocate. Empathy and compassion are the cornerstones of his philosophy in the practice of law as he believes that justice demands truth in thought, truth in speech, and truth in action. Anything less is unworthy. 

His ability to inspire justice and shine a light on untruths sets him apart. In a world bewildered by untruth, he exposes those who run from responsibility, and effectuate change through accountability. 

In this episode, Eric delves into his deepest secrets, toughest battles, and greatest failures, revealing how he overcame them and ultimately emerged as one of the top trial lawyers. 

What you will learn from this episode:

• Learn how addiction not only destroys individuals but also undermines relationships and the overall aspect of your existence and gain insight into understanding and confronting this social disease.
• Find out effective reframing tools, tactics, and a transformative mindset to conquer fear and embrace failures.
• Discover the art of persuasion and storytelling and live out your authentic self.

"The good habits of stringing together good days, good weeks, good months, good years will pay off, you've got to  keep that faith and hope. And just stay disciplined to it." - Eric Fong

Topics Covered:

00:00 - Introduction

01:08 - What got him to pursue law school  and how to break free from fear 

04:49 - Knowing his true identity and overcoming adversity, emerging as one of the best trial lawyers

09:11 - What helped developed his skills in persuasion and storytelling and live out his authentic self

11:21 - Facing fear and being comfortable with it, and how messing his life left a lifelong consequences and broken relationships

15:19 - Understanding addiction as a disease and the contributing factors, and discussing the necessary approach for addressing it.

19:34 - A support group is beneficial on top of personal determination plus reframing mindset, tools, and tactics

24:35 - Rediscovering yourself and finding new meaning in life after addiction

28:19 - Advice to his younger self, thoughts about adversity, and key insights from his most recent success [a case he won]

35:02 - How AI is impacting the law profession

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• Website: https://www.ericfonglaw.com/eric-fong

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