Podcast appearances and mentions of will meyerhofer

Too much note-taking stymies understanding. Today on the show, Ben and Nathan discuss how to study effectively for a skills-based test like the LSAT. Hint: spend less time taking notes and more time engaging with the material. They also answer listeners' questions about undergraduate versus graduate GPAs, LSAC fee waivers, and more. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 396 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 4.14.2023 — April LSAT begins 4.25.2023 — June LSAT registration deadline 5.3.2023 — April LSAT scores released 6.9.2023 — June LSAT begins 6.28.2023 — June LSAT scores released 0:00 - Upcoming Free Class Register for Ben's free Reading Comprehension class on April 17. 1:48 - We're Hiring LSAT Demon is looking for former students who scored above 170 and are interested in teaching. Email help@lsatdemon.com with a screenshot of your official LSAT score and a video of you teaching a question or logic game. 2:59 - Don't Pay for Law School - Listener Anthony writes in with good news: he took Ben and Nathan's advice and will be going to law school for free. Congrats, Anthony! 12:19 - Fee Waivers and Graduate GPAs - An anonymous listener shares information about LSAC's fee waiver timeline. The fee waiver kicks in when you get approved, not when you sign up for a test. Anonymous also asks about their graduate GPA and whether it will make their UGPA look better. It's a soft factor, but it might be a point in your favor. 19:06 - Take Practice Tests in the Demon - A student emailed the Demon help team to ask why Law Hub and LSAT Demon calculated different scores for the same practice test. Law Hub uses an outdated scoring scale from when the test had four scored sections. Ben and Nathan advise Demon students to take their practice tests in the Demon. 24:29 - Is Note-Taking Effective? - Listener Jeff asks if he should start taking notes while he's drilling. The guys assure him that taking notes isn't necessary. Don't fall into the trap of using note-taking as a crutch. Focus on real understanding. They clarify that it might be helpful to some students and offer advice on how to take notes effectively. 34:35 - There Are No Second-Best Answers - Jeff also asks about his self-diagnosed habit of picking commonly chosen wrong answers on Logical Reasoning questions. Ben and Nathan point out possible selection bias that occurs when students focus only on what they get wrong. They emphasize the power of prediction to solve the problem. 37:08 - Lawyers Ask for Special Treatment - Listener Will asks if he should contact his undergrad institution to request that they change some of his grades. The guys assure him that it's worth a shot if he can make a convincing case for himself—the worst they can say is no. 41:50 - Listener Book Recommendation - Listener Molly writes in with a book recommendation endorsed by Ben and Nathan: Way Worse Than Being A Dentist: The Lawyer's Quest for Meaning, by Will Meyerhofer. 48:56 - Valuable Work Experience - Listener Sarah has 11 years of work experience as a paralegal. Still, she has concerns about her UGPA. Ben and Nathan recommend that she focus on her strengths, not her weaknesses. 55:10 - The LNAT Versus the LSAT? - Listener Peyton asks about law schools outside the United States and the Law National Aptitude Test. The guys think the LNAT sounds highly comparable to the LSAT. 58:12 - Personal Statement Feedback - Listener Sam wants to know if the guys plan to critique more applicants' personal statements on the podcast before the next application cycle. Ben and Nathan encourage students looking for support on their personal statements to work with Leslie at LSAT Demon. 1:02:26 - ChatGPT's Effect on Lawyers - Listener Ashwin asks for Ben's and Nathan's thoughts on how ChatGPT and other AI will affect the legal profession. The guys think AI will have a significant impact on many professions.

Dr. Will Meyerhofer, author of Still Way Worse than Being a Dentist and Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy, joins Steve Dale to talk about why vintage TV makes us so happy. Their predictable nature and happy endings connect to the safety our inner children are comforted by.

Burnout at Your Dream Job (0:00:00) Our dreams in life can be so misleading –sometimes you feel like you know exactly what you want, only to have it turn out not quite how you expected. This can be especially true for a career-working nonstop to land a job, just to find out that you were merely scratching the surface on how hard it would be, isn't the best motivator. So how do you reconcile having achieved your lifelong goal, but it can feel like it's too much work? Today, we're joined by Will Meyerhofer, a lawyer-turned-psychotherapist, here with us to discuss dealing with burnout at your dream job.   The Mental Demands of E-Sports (0:22:35) E-sports have become a new, sweeping internet trend. With championships worth millions of dollars and platforms like Twitch developed specifically for fans to watch their favorite gamers live, E-sports are here to stay. But what does a virtual game have in common with real life, on the field games? Well just like any sport, E-sports require mental toughness. Here to discuss the mental demands of E-sports and how players are impacted is sports psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Chichester, England, Dr. Phil Birch.   Time to Create (0:38:08) We all have this innate desire to create. Your idea might be an art piece, a film, a business, or a podcast. You have the idea, now you just need the time to make it happen. So, I guess it's good that the one thing we have too much of these days in quarantine is time. But isn't it crazy how working from home and being around your family 24/7 seems to fill all the hours in your day? It feels like we only have time for an episode of our favorite show rather than anew creative project. Well, that might not be so true. Today we invited Bryan Collins on the show to share how we can use the Pomodoro technique and our extra time to tap into our creative juices and make something. He's a journalist and author of “Yes, You Can Write”.   Backpacking for Beginners (0:52:45) I hear a lot of people say they dream of backpacking across Europe. Which makes me wonder if they know what they'd be getting themselves into. Living out of a backpack seems easy and less expensive. You don't have to carry as much stuff. But how do you fit everything in there if you're a chronic over packer? And how do you really feel about wearing the same clothes every day? While you might not be going to Europe any time soon due to COVID travel restrictions, maybe you want to backpack through your local national park or mountain range. So, we invited backpacking expert Michael Lanza on the show today to give us all the best tips for planning the perfect backpacking trip.   Change Your Mindset (1:13:54) We have so much change going on around us, especially with news about the pandemic fluctuating everyday and businesses trying to open. We've had changes in our families with camps, summer vacations, and work schedules. And we have no idea what the future holds. With all of this change, how can we go forward with the right mindset? And why is that so important. Kim Howie and Nancy Werteen, co-founders of The Wisdom Coalition and friends of the show, are here today with some advice on how we can manage our mindsets during this difficult time.   Why Employers want Humanities Majors (1:27:32) Humanities have long been the bane of any parent paying for their child's college education. Most young, idealistic college hopefuls intent on majoring in something in the school of humanities are told to study something useful, something that can pay the bills. The irony all this however, is that employers are increasingly seeking out humanities majors and they are nearly as gainfully employed as their STEM major counterparts. Here to discuss this phenomenon is Dr. Robert Townsend, author of the 2018 report “The State of Humanities 2018: Workforce and Beyond” published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.   Weekend Review (1:40:36) Richie talks about what there is to do this weekend, from the newest shows coming to streaming services to the New York Times Bestseller list.

Will Meyerhofer gives tips to avoid burnout, Phil Birch explains the toll of e-sports, Bryan Collins discusses focusing on creativity, Michael Lanza teaches how to start backpacking, Kim Howie and Nancy Werteen talk about changing mindsets, Robert Townsend explains why employers want humanities majors, Richie talks about what there is to do this weekend.

Everyday Rockstar (0:00:00) Lisa and Richie talk with this week's featured Everyday Rockstar. You or someone you love could be featured too! Send your nominations to thelisashow@byu.edu.   Nostalgic TV (0:06:09) The year is 2020, but who can admit most of the TV shows they watch aired more than 15 years ago? We all have those shows that we loved in our younger years that we could never let go.  And while you may be embarrassed to admit your watching habits, you've actually been doing your brain a lot of good. Those feel-good nostalgic memories you get when you watch your favorite, old show are more than just good feelings –they're psychologically comforting. So, what makes nostalgic TV so therapeutic? Today we're joined by Will Meyerhofer, a New York-based psychotherapist and author, here to talk with us about the psychological benefits of watching your favorite old TV shows.   Why You Didn't Get Promoted (0:18:43) Do you feel like you keep getting passed up for promotions at work? You work hard, you don't complain, and you volunteer for extra projects. But you're still in the same position you were a year ago. As much as we'd like to blame our boss or our own misfortunes for our lack of progress, our next guest says that we may be the problem. Former CFO of Microsoft North America and a leadership coach, John Rex, joins us share his advice for getting promoted at work.   Farmers Markets and COVID-19 (0:36:05) There are a lot of benefits to shopping at farmers' markets. Not only can you buy your food directly from the farmers who grew it while enjoying a stroll outside, but these markets generate double the movement of local economies compared to wholesale farmers. Plus, they offer healthier options. However, just like any other business at during this time, farmers' markets have taken a hit from the coronavirus. So, what can we do to support this important piece of our community? Joining us to help answer this question is Kelly Verel. Kelly is a local food and public markets specialist. She has used her experience as an organic farmer to promote one of the country's largest networks of farmers market sat GrowNYC and more recently at the Project for Public Spaces.   The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (0:50:37) We all want to be in life. What would you say if I told you there's a book that gives you the secret to success in 7 easy steps (or habits?) 30 years ago, Stephen Covey put down this habits in his bestselling book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Since then, his son, Sean Covey, has picked up the mantle with “7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens,” and “7 Habits of Happy Kids.” We've invited him here today to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his father's book and to figure out—how can we be more successful?   Connecting With Generation Z (1:13:00) Just as my generation is different from my parent's generation, Generation Z is different from any generation before them. Many of my kids belong to Gen Z. Growing up with the internet, technology, and social media has changed the way they navigate the world and engage in activities. And other unique priorities and values have created a gap in understanding between them and us. But we want to close this gap, because we live and work with many who belong to this younger generation. So, we invited Mark Beal, a Rutgers University professor, and Michael Pankowski, a Harvard University student, who, despite a 30 year age gap, found a way to connect. They co-authored the book “Engaging Gen Z: Lessons to Effectively Engage Generation Z via Marketing, Social Media, Retail, Work & School.”   Kids and Healthy Relationships (1:28:00) Watching our kids make their way through social circles and friendships can be difficult, and oftentimes, the temptation to intervene is strong. As parents, we've been through 1 or 2 bad relationships in our lifetime of experience, so we can detect the warning signs of an unhealthy friendship better than our kids can. But, without dictating who our kids can and cannot be friends with, how can we help them choose better friends? Today, we've invited an internationally published author, psychologist, and parenting expert, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, on the show to share how we can help our kids foster healthy relationships.

Lisa and Richie talk with this week's Everyday Rockstar, Will Meyerhofer talks about the benefits of old TV, John Rex gives tips for getting promoted, Kelly Verel discusses the impact of COVID-19 on farmers' markets, Sean Covey talks about his father's book, Michael Pankowski teaches how to bridge generational gaps, Eileen Kennedy-Moore discusses healthy relationships for kids.

From Harvard University and NYU Law School to the powerhouse law firm Sullivan and Cromwell, Will Meyerhofer appeared to be on a path toward huge success in the legal world. The only problem...Will was miserable practicing law. Shortly after 9/11, Will walked away from Sullivan and Cromwell. Will now counsels lawyers worldwide as a renowned therapist and best selling author on wellness in the legal profession. In this episode, Will shares his insights on how to find happiness and fulfillment as a lawyer, the things that hold us back and the power of self-reflection and psychotherapy. Enjoy this episode of Iron Advocate as we continue to explore how lawyers can kill it in the law without it killin us. You can find Will on the Net at aquietroom.com, email him at wmeyerhofer@aquietroom.com or call him at 212-786-9203

Will Meyerhofer is a well known author, psychotherapist and JD, with degrees from Harvard and NYU Law. Will transitioned his career as private practicing lawyer to a psychotherapist after working as an attorney for two years in Big Law.He is the author of “Way Worse than Being a Dentist: the Lawyer's Quest for Meaning.” He has also written a book introducing and elaborating upon the central concepts of psychotherapy, “Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy”.In this episode, Will gets real: about life, law, finding our passion and knowing when enough is enough.Will writes regularly for Above the Law, and maintains a blog at www.thepeoplestherapist.com. You can also find him at wwww.aquietroom.com.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today's episode is part of our Book Club series, and we're discussing some key takeaways from the book Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation, by Dan Siegel. In this episode we discuss: How the book, Mindsight, can help you understand the brain science behind people's actions Why we think the book is relevant for law students and lawyers The idea of the river of integration, or successfully navigating between logic and emotion Proof that it's never too late for neuroplasticity Using the wheel of awareness to direct your thoughts, feelings, and perceptions Resources: Mindsight, by Dan Siegel (https://m.drdansiegel.com/books/mindsight/) The Whole-Brain Child, by Dan Siegel (https://m.drdansiegel.com/books/the_whole_brain_child/) No-Drama Discipline, by Dan Siegel (https://m.drdansiegel.com/books/no_drama_discipline/) Wisdom 2.0 Conference (http://www.wisdom2summit.com) Will Meyerhofer (http://www.aquietroom.com/) Brené Brown – The Call to Courage (Netflix Original) (https://www.netflix.com/es-en/title/81010166) Wheel of Awareness (https://m.drdansiegel.com/resources/wheel_of_awareness) Life Will Be the Death of Me, by Chelsea Handler (https://www.amazon.com/Life-Will-Be-Death-Me/dp/0525511776) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-202-book-club-mindsight-the-new-science-of-personal-transformation/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

What factors drive high-achieving lawyers to the take their own lives, what needs to change inside law firms to address the problem? Sullivan & Cromwell associate-turned-therapist Will Meyerhofer provides his insight.

A lawyer and a therapist Will Meyerhofer has many accolades after this name: JD LCSW-R.  He is a psychotherapist and former biglaw attorney with a private practice treating lawyers and others in TriBeCa, New York City (visit www.aquietroom.com for more information.)  He is the author of four books, including “Way Worse than Being a Dentist: the Lawyer's Quest for Meaning,” and its sequel "Still Way Worse..." about life in biglaw, as well as a book introducing and elaborating upon the central concepts of psychotherapy, “Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy.” A graduate of Harvard College, The NYU School of Law, and The Hunter College School of Social Work, Will writes regularly for Above The Law, and maintains a blog about life, the law and psychotherapy, at www.thepeoplestherapist.com .  Thank you to our show sponsor Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses.  Get your free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy What You'll Learn in this Episode: Understanding burnout and best treatment for it, Understanding procrastination, Anxiety and depression in the legal profession, How therapy can help you regain control of your life.  Resources: Articles on Burnout - https://thepeoplestherapist.com/2017/09/26/the-finish-line-problem/ Lawyer self-care - https://thepeoplestherapist.com/2015/12/16/something-upbeat-and-constructive/  Will's NEW book, a sequel to Way Worse Than Being a Dentist, cleverly titled Still Way Worse Than Being a Dentist Will's first book, on the ideas underlying psychotherapy:  Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy His second book, about the state of the legal profession: Way Worse Than Being a Dentist His third book, a comic novel:  Bad Therapist: A Romance A recent podcast ..and, finally, a television interview Contact Information: www.thepeoplestherapist.com www.aquietroom.com Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode.  Get your 2 weeks of free trial and $95 off your first month using this link: http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy  I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If there is any topic you'd like us to cover or guest you'd like us to have on the show, you can email me at: karima@genwhylawyer.com Also, please don't forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it'll automatically show up in your phone. Once last thing: I would truly appreciate it if you could leave an honest review for The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast in Apple Podcasts. Positive ratings and reviews help boost the visibility of the show and help me in reaching more lawyers.

I spoke on my podcast with noted psychotherapist, Will Meyerhofer.  He deals with heavy hitters on Wall Street, the NYC legal world and entertainment professionals.  He pulls no punches. While I have written before on the psychological perils of legal practice and Wall Street (The Death of a Profession: Law's Long, Bitter Descent and Its Tragic Human Toll), there is nothing like speaking with someone who is in the trenches helping people deal with the modern (and misunderstood) strains of the professions.  Will has been there and walks the walk. Will holds a BA, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, a JD from the New York University School of law and a Master of Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work.  Since 2005, he has been operating his private practice, A Quiet Room, offering individual, couples and group psychotherapy from his home, a loft in TriBeCa, in Lower Manhattan. In late 2010 Will released his first book, Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy, an introduction to the concepts and philosophy underlying psychotherapy.  During 2011, Will released a second book, Way Worse Than Being a Dentist – the Lawyer's Quest for Meaning, based on material from his columns on law and psychotherapy from AboveTheLaw.com.  A former associate in the General Practice group at Sullivan & Cromwell LLC, Will is an acknowledged expert on psychotherapy and lawyers, Will writes a regular column for the popular legal website, AboveTheLaw.com, as well as a blog of his own, The People's Therapist, reflecting a psychotherapist's take on the world. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: Tell us a bit about your background . . . How did you go from working at a white shoe law firm in NYC to becoming a psychotherapist? A sizable part of your practice comes from the worlds of NYC lawyers, Wall Street and business.  These are intense people, many of them unique in their own ways.  Are there any universal traits that surround them? Why do they come to you? What are your clients struggling with? How do you discuss vulnerability for these types of clients. Do you have a process to help them open up? Are there times when they never open up? Long hours + “talent” should equal success, which should lead to money, prestige, fame.  What happens when their progress doesn't measure up to their expectation?  How do you help clients who feel inadequate when their numbers don’t measure up to their neighbors? What happens when they feel behind, passed over or a sense of failure? What happens when the numbers and the trappings aren’t enough? Are they trapped by success?  Have they taken on more responsibility at work and at home and built golden cages? Do they feel Impostor syndrome?  I.e. How do they reconcile that luck can be involved with success? Do they belittle their own achievement? Do they have trouble appreciating the forces that are beyond their control? For the client that “feels unhappy” or “lost" and has trouble verbalizing their problems- how do you structure the conversation to get them to tell you their truth (even if they don’t quite know what that is)? The practice of law is far different than what is portrayed in the media (and even in law school).  Do you notice clients that feel cheated or misled by that phenomenon? We know by conjecture the punishing hours involved and the litter of paradoxes and inequities.  What else is it about the practice of law and finance that creates such hurt? What traits in your clients seem to be universal? How do you unwind depression and cognitive distortion issues from chemical issues?  For the uninitiated, does one drive the other? You deal with artists, writers and other creative types, is there anything about their endeavors that makes their problems different?  Is the currency of their self-esteem different from the other professionals?  Is financial hardship measured differently? And does it have more impact? For those that need help,

I spoke on my podcast with noted psychotherapist, Will Meyerhofer.  He deals with heavy hitters on Wall Street, the NYC legal world and entertainment professionals.  He pulls no punches. While I have written before on the psychological perils of legal practice and Wall Street (The Death of a Profession: Law's Long, Bitter Descent and Its Tragic Human Toll), there is nothing like speaking with someone who is in the trenches helping people deal with the modern (and misunderstood) strains of the professions.  Will has been there and walks the walk. Will holds a BA, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, a JD from the New York University School of law and a Master of Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work.  Since 2005, he has been operating his private practice, A Quiet Room, offering individual, couples and group psychotherapy from his home, a loft in TriBeCa, in Lower Manhattan. In late 2010 Will released his first book, Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy, an introduction to the concepts and philosophy underlying psychotherapy.  During 2011, Will released a second book, Way Worse Than Being a Dentist – the Lawyer's Quest for Meaning, based on material from his columns on law and psychotherapy from AboveTheLaw.com.  A former associate in the General Practice group at Sullivan & Cromwell LLC, Will is an acknowledged expert on psychotherapy and lawyers, Will writes a regular column for the popular legal website, AboveTheLaw.com, as well as a blog of his own, The People's Therapist, reflecting a psychotherapist's take on the world. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: Tell us a bit about your background . . . How did you go from working at a white shoe law firm in NYC to becoming a psychotherapist? A sizable part of your practice comes from the worlds of NYC lawyers, Wall Street and business.  These are intense people, many of them unique in their own ways.  Are there any universal traits that surround them? Why do they come to you? What are your clients struggling with? How do you discuss vulnerability for these types of clients. Do you have a process to help them open up? Are there times when they never open up? Long hours + “talent” should equal success, which should lead to money, prestige, fame.  What happens when their progress doesn't measure up to their expectation?  How do you help clients who feel inadequate when their numbers don’t measure up to their neighbors? What happens when they feel behind, passed over or a sense of failure? What happens when the numbers and the trappings aren’t enough? Are they trapped by success?  Have they taken on more responsibility at work and at home and built golden cages? Do they feel Impostor syndrome?  I.e. How do they reconcile that luck can be involved with success? Do they belittle their own achievement? Do they have trouble appreciating the forces that are beyond their control? For the client that “feels unhappy” or “lost" and has trouble verbalizing their problems- how do you structure the conversation to get them to tell you their truth (even if they don’t quite know what that is)? The practice of law is far different than what is portrayed in the media (and even in law school).  Do you notice clients that feel cheated or misled by that phenomenon? We know by conjecture the punishing hours involved and the litter of paradoxes and inequities.  What else is it about the practice of law and finance that creates such hurt? What traits in your clients seem to be universal? How do you unwind depression and cognitive distortion issues from chemical issues?  For the uninitiated, does one drive the other? You deal with artists, writers and other creative types, is there anything about their endeavors that makes their problems different?  Is the currency of their self-esteem different from the other professionals?  Is financial hardship measured differently? And does it have more impact? For those that need help,

Will Meyerhofer holds a BA, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, a Juris Doctor from the New York University School of law and a Master of Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work. Mr. Meyerhofer is a registered Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. Since 2005, he has been operating his private practice, A Quiet Room, offering individual, couples and group psychotherapy from his home in TriBeCa, in Lower Manhattan.

Are lawyers prone to anxiety, or is the pace of the profession the culprit? The ABA Journal's Stephanie Francis Ward speaks with Will Meyerhofer, a psychotherapist who has also been a practicing attorney, to learn more about anxiety and get tips on how lawyers can manage and overcome it. http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/podcast_monthly_episode_68