363. AMMA — How to Master Decision-Making Like a Pro

The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

What separates elite leaders from those who never break through? It’s not motivation or even talent — it’s the discipline to stay focused, make decisions when it’s uncomfortable, and build habits that align with who you want to become.

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill tackles questions from law firm owners about decision-making, long-term planning, and how to maintain consistent performance when things get chaotic. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset from reacting to leading, and how to engineer habits and environments that make success inevitable.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• What it takes to stay disciplined when motivation fails

• How elite leaders create leverage through “Future Time”

• Why identity — not willpower — is the key to lasting habits

If you're ready to lead your firm at a higher level, this episode will show you how to build the internal foundation that drives consistent external results.

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Show Notes:

00:00 – Introduction: Gadgets, Cold Plunges & Energy Boosts

06:24 – Why This Podcast Has No Sponsors (and Why That Matters)

08:03 – Navigating Hard Decisions: Choose, Own, and Move Forward

13:49 – Future Time: The Most Important Meeting You’ll Ever Take

17:06 – Strategic Thinking: Identifying the One Problem That Unlocks Growth

18:40 – Habit Stacking for Busy Law Firm Owners

21:18 – Designing an Environment That Makes Good Habits Easy

24:16 – From Cold Plunges to Consistency: The Power of Identity

28:11 – Final Thoughts: Lead Like the CEO You Want to Become

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Links & Resources:

Streaks App

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Savannah Bananas

Tony Robbins

Tim Cook

Rory McIlroy

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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:

• Episode 291 — Tim Grover — The Dark Side of Achievement

• Episode 229 — David Goggins — Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within

• Episode 258 — AMMA — The Power of No: Setting Boundaries for Focused Growth