Zell: I Only Practiced Law for Four Days

The speaker recounts their journey from college to law school at the University of Michigan, driven by parental expectations. Despite graduating and briefly practicing law, they quickly realized it wasn't their passion. On the fifth day of work, they decided to leave the legal profession to return to real estate, a field they enjoyed during law school. The senior partner offered to invest in their real estate deals, leading to a new career path.

Why did the speaker decide to attend law school?

• To fulfill a personal dream

• To gain financial independence

• To follow a friend's advice

• To please their parents

How long did the speaker practice law before deciding it wasn't for them?

• One year

• One month

• Four weeks

• Four days

What did the speaker do on the morning of the fifth day of their legal career?

• Took a day off

• Requested a transfer

• Decided to quit

• Asked for a promotion

What was the senior partner's initial reaction to the speaker's decision to leave?

• He suggested a different role

• He asked them to reconsider

• He offered a raise

• He showed them the door

What arrangement did the speaker make with the law firm after deciding to leave legal practice?

• They became a consultant

• They started a new business

• The firm invested in their real estate deals

• They took a sabbatical