383. AMMA — Why Comfort Will Quietly Destroy Your Law Firm

If everything feels “fine” at your firm, you might already be in trouble. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill tackle the quiet killer of growth: comfort. As we hit the halfway point of the year, many law firm owners start to coast — but that’s exactly when progress stalls. If your firm feels like it’s plateauing, your goals are slipping, or your team’s feedback just isn’t landing, this conversation will help you reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Here's what you'll learn: Why waiting for the perfect time to restart is keeping you stuck right where you are How comfort creates blind spots that slowly stall your law firm's growth What it takes to deliver feedback that inspires real change without sacrificing standards Comfort is the enemy of progress. This episode is your wake-up call to get back in the cold plunge and keep pushing forward. ---- 00:00 - Intro 02:52 - The halfway mark of the year and the trap of waiting until January 04:39 - What hitting 20,000 Peloton minutes teaches about consistency and momentum 06:29 - Why small wins today matter more than perfect starts tomorrow 10:02 - How to know when your "fine" firm actually needs outside perspective 11:32 - Why comfort is the most dangerous threat to your law firm's growth 14:05 - How to give direct feedback that actually drives change 17:06 - The difference between radical candor and harmful apathy 18:35 - Which feedback to apply — and what to ignore ---- Links & Resources: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz Radical Candor by Kim Scott Peloton Annual Challenge  ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- 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. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 255. Joe De Sena — The Spartan Mindset: Embracing Discomfort and Unleashing Mental Toughness 360. The Hidden Formula for Unstoppable Motivation and Achievement 363. AMMA — How to Master Decision-Making Like a Pro