# Trial Mindset: Reframe. Reaffirm. Reawaken. With Przemek Lubecki and Michael Cowen

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Podcast: [Trial Lawyers University](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trial-lawyers-university-6449144)
Published: 2026-06-26T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://tlu.captivate.fm/episode/121-przemek-lubecki-michael-cowen
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## Resource

Depression. Insecurity. Seven-figure verdicts that didn't feel like enough. Michael Cowen — national trucking lawyer, trial veteran with 130+ cases, and host of his own podcast — had achieved the kind of success most lawyers dream about, and it still wasn't working for him psychologically. The turning point came when he stopped chasing a specific result and started trusting the process. In this conversation with guest host Przemek Lubecki , recorded live at TLU Huntington Beach 2026, Michael opens up about the mindset overhaul that unlocked eight-figure verdicts, the mantra he still repeats while waiting for a judge to take the bench, and the firm-wide case review system he uses to prevent his lawyers from undersettling cases. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Michael Cowen | LinkedIn ☑️ Cowen Law on Facebook , Twitter/X , LinkedIn , Instagram , & YouTube ☑️ Przemek Lubecki | LinkedIn ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot ★ Michael graduated from law school, clerked on the Fifth Circuit, and joined a big law firm in New York City. ★ After moving back to Brownsville, Texas for his future wife, Michael joined a plaintiff firm under mentor Ed Stapleton, tried four cases in his first year, and inherited his own law firm just four years out of law school. ★ Michael describes a prolonged period of cyclical depression, weight gain, and insecurity — driven by taking too much personal responsibility for case outcomes. ★ His mindset transformation came through intensive coaching with Sari De La Motte, daily use of "The Miracle Morning" routine, and a mantra about trusting judges and…

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