OUT  | IN |
The seven deadly sins: Pride, Gluttony, Wrath, Lust, Anger, Greed, and Sloth | The seven heavenly virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Courage, Faith, Hope, and Love |
Law firm parking garages filled with luxury cars and SUV’s | Riding the bus, zip cars, and bicycles |
Fourteen hour days at the office in a suit | Twelve hour days working from home in your gym clothes (minus the two hour commute) |
Premium billing rates | Competitive billing rates |
Paper holiday cards and gift baskets | E-cards and charitable donations |
Shopping at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue | Shopping at Target and Walmart |
General Practice Areas | Niche Practice Areas |
Large Raises and Fat Bonuses | Having a Job |
Suspenders with Bulls on them | Corporate executives outside Starbuck’s begging for lattes |
Bashing the President | Supporting the President |
McMansions in the suburbs | Downtown condos in revitalized neighborhoods |
Expensive vacations | Local site seeing and public golf courses |
Dumping toxic waste | Picking up trash |
Worshiping Money | Conversations with God |
Partisan Division | Cross Party Cooperation |
The crush of large firms merging into “mega” firms | Mid-size specialty or boutique spin-offs |
Looking Out for Number One | Teamwork and Altruism |
Fast talking, bet the farm deals | Fiscal responsibility and corporate discipline |
Consumer Debt | Savings Accounts |
2008 | 2009 |
Is it New Year’s Eve yet? Best Wishes for the holidays and an abundant and enjoyable 2009.
