The drama of the Tour de France and the Summer 2012 Olympics has passed. Peak performance is no longer visible every night on television. What of the lawyer encased within a law office in the 15th year of what may be a 30-year legal career?
In that environment, “peak” can be hard to conceptualize. “Very good,” “experienced” and “skilled” are all in the cards. But routine has a way of dulling us all. Unlike every cyclist in the Tour and every athlete in the Summer Games, few if any lawyers have an expert by their side to coach them to excellence. But should we?
