How to Kick Burnout to the Curb – with David Kubes
“The Hidden Cost of Perfection: How Letting Go Unlocks True Growth”
Most law firm owners believe that pushing harder and doing more is the only way to grow—but in reality, perfectionism and burnout are quietly killing their profits.
In this powerful conversation, Moshe Amsel sits down with international lawyer and high-performance coach David Kubes to unpack how overwork, control, and unrealistic standards sabotage long-term success. Together, they reveal why letting go of “doing it all yourself” isn’t weakness—it’s leadership.
Drawing on years of experience coaching top performers, David shares practical insights on turning stress into a strength, delegating effectively, and creating space for growth without sacrificing your health or happiness.
🔹 In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How perfectionism keeps your firm stuck—and how to finally break the cycle
- The mindset shift that turns delegation into your most powerful growth tool
- Why saying “no” can actually fuel your firm’s momentum
- Simple ways to recharge your energy and reclaim control of your time
- How consistency—not constant change—drives sustainable results
As Moshe reminds listeners, “You have to be fair and honest with yourself and let your choices play out long enough to get the result before changing them up.”
If you’ve been feeling the pressure to do it all, this episode will show you how to step back, breathe, and scale your firm with clarity and confidence.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to lead from calm, not chaos.
Episode Highlights
[00:00] Burnout and perfectionism: silent profit killers for law firm owners
[03:21] Why waiting to delegate leads to stress and stagnation
[04:22] David Kubes: from aviation law to leadership coaching
[09:21] Early signs of burnout most lawyers ignore
[11:23] How work stress damages your family and firm culture
[13:37] Self-care first: the key to stronger leadership
[15:47] The real reason lawyers struggle to say no
[18:44] Set boundaries, work less: using Parkinson’s law to your advantage
[23:40] Delegating with confidence: letting go without losing control
[28:12] Redefine success: growth without guilt or burnout
Resources
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⏰It’s time to double your take-home pay and cut hours in ½.
Long hours, inconsistent income, and no clear path out of it are not fun revenue rollercoasters for any solo attorney.
In a free, 30 minute call, we help law firm owners with a proven roadmap to escape that cycle and build predictable growth.
In that growth call, get:
🗺️ A custom 12-month growth roadmap for your firm
🔎Clarity on exactly what’s holding you back
📈 Step-by-step actions to create predictable, scalable growth
Book your free session before spots fill up (they go fast): https://profitwithlaw.com/strategysession
About Dr. David Kubes
Dr. David Kubes is an international lawyer, entrepreneur, and executive coach specializing in high-performance leadership, conflict management, and conscious business. With expertise in crisis intervention and high-level dispute resolution, he works with executives and teams worldwide to navigate pressure with clarity and resilience. Based in Vienna, he travels globally—from the U.S. to Australia—facilitating seminars and leadership programs. His insights on burnout, stress, and workplace creativity have been featured in international media, including Forbes.
Connect with Dr. David Kubes on their Website. You can also follow him on LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Moshe Amsel
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Moshe Amsel the host of the Profit with Law podcast is not an attorney. As the owner of a successful accounting firm DreamBuilder Financial and Law Firm Growth coaching organization Profit with Law, Moshe has proven that there are better and different ways for a law firm to do business and be successful.
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