College Experiences That Helped a Founding Partner at VLP Law Group Succeed
David, Founding Partner at VLP Law Group, shared a unique and insightful answer, stating that the "practice of affirmations," specifically defining an ideal future state and repeating phrases like "I am," proved "transformational" in achieving career goals. This daily practice helped focus David's efforts on what was truly important, leading to significant success.
Motivation, Goal Setting, Affirmations, Self-Reflection, Personal Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
David Goldenberg
Founding Partner
VLP Law Group
Stanford 1993
Law - JD - Stanford Law School
Philosophy
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Law
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Focus on long-term goals by visualizing your ideal future self.
2. Use affirmations to stay focused on your goals and values.
3. Achieving goals is easier when you define and actively work towards your ideal state
Transcript
What's one lesson you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
I'm going to give a somewhat non-traditional answer here. It took me a long time to get to this, and it's something I found was transformational for me.
This practice was affirmations. It involves defining an ideal state of yourself five to ten years from now.
Then, you write a bunch of sentences that start with the words "I am." For example, you could say, "I am sitting on the beach every Friday."
You say this out loud every morning. It focuses you throughout your day on what's really important to you and has made a tremendous difference in my life in achieving my goals.