Archive - The 80/20 Principle

Eliminating needless effort is vital but hard

Case study: The fiberglass mat that almost killed an auto company

9 hrs ago •

Ernie the Attorney

September 2025

The $680 investment that saves me $8,000 monthly

Most solo lawyers think they can't afford help. Here's why they're wrong—and the math that changed everything.

Sep 30 •

Ernie the Attorney

Superficiality renders us stupid

Start thinking deeper. Or others will steer your thoughts for their benefit (not yours)

Sep 26 •

Ernie the Attorney

Most lawyers are using AI wrong. Here's how to fix it.

Stop writing elaborate prompts. Start giving AI better context. Here's the 5-level system that changes everything.

Sep 23 •

Ernie the Attorney

You don't have to build your practice by yourself

When lawyers help each other, everyone wins, especially our clients.

Sep 19 •

Ernie the Attorney

The best AI tools are found in a browser

Updates happen overnight. No downloads. No IT headaches. Here's why browser-based AI is succeeding.

Sep 16 •

Ernie the Attorney

Why AI gets stuck in weird explanations

This explains everything about the bizarre responses people sometimes get.

Sep 9 •

Ernie the Attorney

Why AI Won’t Replace Lawyers

While everyone fears AI taking jobs, lawyers have three built-in advantages that keep them irreplaceable.

Sep 5 •

Ernie the Attorney

This AI tool speeds up medical record reviews

Several lawyers I know are already using it. Here's what they're saying...

Sep 2 •

Ernie the Attorney

August 2025

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