Small people talk about small things. Big people talk about big things. That\u2019s important to remember when you are deciding what kind of person you want to be. Christina\u2019s guest today is Christine Matus, an attorney in Toms River, New Jersey, who practices estate planning, guardianship actions, real estate, special needs planning, and special education law. Though she originally planned on following the family DNA and practicing medicine, her destiny took her elsewhere. \xa0\xa0Christine shares her experience studying economics at Rutgers University (Douglass College), her early experience in sales in a male dominated industry (and being the top sales "man"), and how she found her true path practicing law. \xa0\nIn this episode, we talk about\u2026\n\n Christine\u2019s educational and professional journey that led her to the practice of law\n\n Christine's crazy experience in sales (and she did cold calling)!\n\n A positive mindset is a choice you make every day - how Christine does that \n\n Growing up first-generation in the U.S. from the Philippines\n\n Jumping straight into work after passing the bar\n\n Getting off the ground after starting her own law firm\n\n How people\u2019s compulsions often tend to be against their interests\n\n What people think of you is only true if you believe it\n\n Every experience gives you something\n\n The secret sauce to having a thriving law practice \n\n How bringing personal experience to your practice builds an authentic business\n\n People do not fail, they quit\n\n\nLinks to resources:\nShoe Dog\nChristine Matus's website: https://matuslaw.com/\nThe Matus Law Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matuslawgroup\nFollow Christina Previte on Social Media:\xa0\nInstagram.com/wakeupcallthepodcast\nFacebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast\nTwitter.com/wakeupcallpod\nIf you want to know more about me and sign up for my newsletter: www.ChristinaPrevite.com\nIf you are a #FEMSQUIRE or female entrepreneur and you want to appear as a guest on Wake Up Call, let's talk! \xa0Please email me at ChristinaEsq@iCloud.com.