The end of another year is a good time for reflecting on the past, taking stock of the present and looking ahead to the future. At this time of year, and in this year particularly, it can be hard to break cycles or to obtain some perspective. We are reminded of another working professional who was stressed at his job and famously visited by three spirits around this time of year. With a little self-reflection, he went from complaining about the surplus population to ordering giant turkeys from shop windows for his long-suffering employee through 19th century Instacart.

Lawyers also have a reputation for being miserly or for not showing warmth and kindness to their fellow humans. Here are some lessons on how lawyers can learn from the past to avoid risks, contemplate and be in the present and plan for the future. 

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