One of the most powerful lessons that I learned was my first time trying out a business venture.   Despite having a law degree, I made all KINDS of bone head decisions which resulted in me closing the doors on the business within the first year.   However, the experience ended up being on the best decisions I made.

It was a humbling experience but it offered me a lot of lessons that I found useful when I decided to open up my own law firm.  Here are a few things I learned.