Feeling Worthy In A Competitive Legal Industry | Ayaz Saboor on The Minotaur's Maze Podcast

Ayaz Saboor, a former lawyer turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from aspiring lawyer to business owner. He discusses the challenges he faced in finding a legal job and securing a training contract.

 

Ayaz also opens up about his internal struggles with self-doubt and feeling good enough and worthy. He emphasises the importance of knowing what you want in your career and being able to articulate it to potential employers.

 

Ayaz provides insights into the legal profession and offers advice for aspiring lawyers. Ayaz Saboor shares his journey from being a lawyer to starting his own businesses and mentoring aspiring lawyers.

 

He emphasises the importance of thinking practically and exploring opportunities outside of the traditional legal world. Ayaz also discusses the challenges and decision-making process behind leaving the legal profession and pursuing his entrepreneurial ventures.

 

He highlights the need for self-belief and encourages individuals to dream big and take risks. Ayaz plans to start a podcast and expand his presence on TikTok to further support and mentor aspiring lawyers.

 

- The journey to becoming a lawyer is challenging and competitive, requiring a law degree, legal practice course, and a training contract.

 

- Internal struggles with self-doubt and feeling good enough can hinder progress in the legal profession.

 

- Knowing what you want in your career and being able to articulate it to potential employers is crucial.

 

- Hard work, discipline, and results-oriented mindset are important, but it's also about finding the right balance and doing quality work.

 

- Understanding your career goals and making decisions that align with them is essential for long-term satisfaction and fulfilment. Think practically and explore opportunities outside of the traditional legal world.

 

- Leaving the legal profession and pursuing entrepreneurial ventures requires careful consideration and support.

 

- Self-belief is crucial for success and individuals should dream big and take risks.

 

- Mentoring and supporting aspiring lawyers is fulfilling and rewarding.

 

- The legal industry needs to adapt to the changing aspirations and expectations of younger generations.

 

- Practical steps to boost self-esteem include reflecting on past achievements and avoiding comparison on social media.

 

Time Stamps:

 

00:00 - Introduction and Background

07:17 - Feeling Good Enough in the Legal Profession

26:36 - Articulating Your Motivation and Abilities

35:36 - The Challenges and Decision-Making Process of Leaving the Legal Profession

43:28 - Dream Big, Take Risks, and Believe in Yourself

52:03 - Boosting Self-Esteem: Reflecting on Achievements and Avoiding Social Media Comparison

 

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You can find out more about Ayaz Saboor by connecting in the following way:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayaz-s-/

 

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