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My confidence is shattered daily. Today my Partner said how will you survive in the profession? To be honest, I am not at all heartbroken. I have heard a lot about myself (from parents to siblings to friends to dating partners).
Can you guys suggest me:
1. How do I build my analytical bent?
2. How do I become good at drafting?
3. How do I shy away from speaking my mind? [many times I don't speak up thinking that I might sound stupid but it turns out that the other people were also thinking the same. So in a way, I looked dumb when I was silent]
Cheers!
Doing well in litigation: Litigation is all about nepotism. Get ya'self a honey who's a nepo gurl.
Don't use big phrases and words just to sound smart, simple is often better and more easily understood. It's all about being able to cover all your bases and conveying your stance effectively.
Often times self-rejection is your biggest enemy. I think your attitude toward improvement is admirable, and it's a matter of trusting the process. Oftentimes, people who've known you for a long time don't make the effort to understand you or keep up with your growth. No matter their connection to your, or their well-meaning intentions, no one is ever an authority on you - trust yourself, and more importantly respect yourself.
I know I don't have many tangible suggestions, but I hope you learn to respect yourself and trust your own thought process.
Good luck! I believe in you!