The law is an amazing profession, but it’s not for everyone. In fact, it’s not for the vast majority of people. And when it’s not a good fit, the downside is awful. Mismatched lawyers are miserable. Their lives can really suck. They may be very good at what they do, but it’s not particularly fulfilling. Or it’s too time-consuming, preventing them from doing the other stuff that would be fulfilling. Maybe they can’t stand dealing with other lawyers. And if they’re not very good at what they do, their clients can suffer far far worse.