One of the most insidious side effects of failing the bar exam is what I call the Catch-22 of preemptive rejection. You might be wondering. What’s that?
Well imagine this:
You're gearing up to retake the bar exam, but you hold back from giving it your all. Why? Because if you fail, you can tell yourself it’s because you didn’t go all out. It’s a defense mechanism, a way to protect yourself from the crushing blow of failure. But here’s the kicker:
If you don’t go all out, you’re almost guaranteed to fail again. It’s a vicious cycle.
Now, this phenomenon doesn’t only apply if you’ve previously failed the bar.
Maybe you've never failed it, but you've got some unprocessed baggage from past failures.
Maybe it was the LSAT, not getting into your dream law school, or a job you didn’t land. These leftover emotions from any failure can sneakily affect your performance on the bar exam.
Whether this is your first attempt or your fifth, I need you to understand and accept one crucial thing:
Mindset is everything.
Why is mindset so powerful?
When your mind is in the right place, all the academic strategies, tools, and techniques suddenly become effective. Without the correct mindset, you could have the best resources at your disposal, and they wouldn’t make a difference.
There are countless bar exam takers who have invested in every resource imaginable and still failed. It’s heartbreaking. The reason behind this isn't a lack of effort or intelligence. It's the mindset.
Once people shift their mindset, they succeed. They go all out without fear of failure or rejection. They aren’t paralyzed by the possibility of embarrassment. And guess what? They pass the bar exam. Not only that, but with this new, empowered mindset, they go on to lead fulfilling attorney lives.
The benefits of a mindset shift overflow into every aspect of life. Transformations begin with the decision to change your mindset about the bar exam.
So, what’s the first step?
Focus on the mindset shift that needs to happen for you to pass the bar and improve your life. Pay attention to the resources I provide below. Take those initial steps forward, move towards a newer, better version of yourself, and get ready to pass the bar exam.
It’s time to shift your mindset and unlock your true potential. Let’s do this together.
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