Legally Rambling (November 14, 2009). Back in the Wright Library for a little R&R tonight, a little Puccini for background noise, the fall in full swing outside - a beautiful Saturday night.
Reflecting on the practice of law tonight ... my thoughts drift to the Woman in Red in the Matrix ... as Morpheus states, "Were you listening to me, Neo? Or were you looking at the woman in the red dress?"
How many cases in law or political campaigns for that matter have been lost or won because of mistakes? I mean I have had the privilege of being around some of the best trial lawyers in Texas as well as growing up with some of the best political consultants in Texas and what strikes me is the difference in case/campaign management philosophy. Some are agressive, while others just wait for the mistake. It's the difference in using your 12 - gauge and in sitting on the front porch waiting with it on your lap - and never having to use it. I have to admit I like the wait. Because you just know that the Old Original Sin will appear at any moment - we are all in fact imperfect.
But what really intrigues me is the ability of some to capitalize on the mistakes and win. Because all good teams as well as good lawyers and politicos capitalize on the mistakes of others for the win. Of course, capitalization can occur on both sides of the equation - it's really a great life lesson for us all. I believe alot of it quite simply comes down to paying attention and not getting distracted by the matter at hand ...
Unfortunately, like Neo I'm always distracted by the blond ... Ramble on ...
Reflecting on the practice of law tonight ... my thoughts drift to the Woman in Red in the Matrix ... as Morpheus states, "Were you listening to me, Neo? Or were you looking at the woman in the red dress?"
How many cases in law or political campaigns for that matter have been lost or won because of mistakes? I mean I have had the privilege of being around some of the best trial lawyers in Texas as well as growing up with some of the best political consultants in Texas and what strikes me is the difference in case/campaign management philosophy. Some are agressive, while others just wait for the mistake. It's the difference in using your 12 - gauge and in sitting on the front porch waiting with it on your lap - and never having to use it. I have to admit I like the wait. Because you just know that the Old Original Sin will appear at any moment - we are all in fact imperfect.
But what really intrigues me is the ability of some to capitalize on the mistakes and win. Because all good teams as well as good lawyers and politicos capitalize on the mistakes of others for the win. Of course, capitalization can occur on both sides of the equation - it's really a great life lesson for us all. I believe alot of it quite simply comes down to paying attention and not getting distracted by the matter at hand ...
Unfortunately, like Neo I'm always distracted by the blond ... Ramble on ...
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