124. Resilience and Perseverance: A Lawyer's Journey of Overcoming Adversity and Finding Success

Have you ever faced a difficult situation that broke you down? In this podcast, litigator and author Mike Bassett shares his experience of being trapped by a client, with devastating consequences, and how he rebuilt his career and reputation. The most valuable lesson from this episode is the importance of having a support system and taking care of oneself as a lawyer. Mike emphasizes the need for gratitude, grace, tenacity, and community, and advises lawyers to seek out trusted mentors for guidance and support. He also encourages people to analyze their critical values and explore the endless opportunities in the legal arena.

Through his story, Mike shows us that resilience and perseverance can lead to personal growth and success. He reminds us that we are never alone and that there are always people willing to help. Whether you are a lawyer or not, this episode offers valuable insights on how to overcome challenges and thrive in your career and personal life. So, grab your headphones and join the conversation with Mike Bassett and Gary Miles. Who knows, you might learn something that will change your life for the better.

Unapologetically passionate and transparent, Mike has never stopped believing in the power of his team, truth, and doing the next good thing. He is a civil litigation attorney who has practiced law for nearly four decades.

In 2002 he founded The Bassett Firm, a Dallas-based boutique law firm specializing in defending catastrophic injury cases. Mike has tried nearly 200 cases to verdict and is a highly sought-after national speaker, consultant, and mediator.

He is also the host and co-creator of the Podcast, Legal Grounds: Conversations on Life, Leadership, and Law, whose guests have included everyone from archbishops to military leaders and New York Times bestselling authors.

In his time as an attorney, Mike has embraced the hard path of grace and believes in second chances as much as he believes in honesty to his clients. 

He is the author of The Man In The Ditch: A Redemption Story For Today.

Would you like to learn how to create greater personal freedom? If so, I can help. You can schedule a courtesy call here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call