This Is NOT Your Practice Life by Donald J. Conte

I love books. And although I’m excited about reading and learning in any format, the reality is that I love the feel of holding actual books in my hands. I love to sit down in a comfortable chair, pick up a great book and just take in the knowledge that others took the time to share. My love of reading comes from my parents. They cultivated in me a passion for learning that flourished a raging fire in me to pursue wisdom. 

As much as I love to read, I also love to write. I undoubtedly learned the most about writing from my dad, a man whose lively and engaging conversational style of writing makes learning flat-out enjoyable. I spent years wanting him to publish his essays on life, and finally, he has.  

Here is a sample of my dad’s incredible new book: This Is NOT Your Practice Life! If you’re exploring my website because my own work has impacted you, or if you’re just curious to know what kinds of knowledge impacted and shaped me, then you’re in the right place. Take a look at this sample from his book – a work that was titled after a saying he told me from the time I was a little kid – a title that fittingly describes the reality we all face: Namely, that this is most definitely not your practice life. 

And in this one life for you, the time is now to learn all you can and become all you can. The time is now to embrace the wisdom of those who have gone before you – and what better place to start than with a book that cleverly integrates knowledge from incredibly diverse and fascinating fields – drawing on analogs that are directly relevant to the obstacles you face today. 

Click here to download a sample of This Is NOT Your Practice Life!