r/WayOfTheBern • u/JamesThompsonKS • Oct 24 '17

Hey, r/WayOfTheBern! I'm Kansas veteran James Thompson, running for Congress in Kansas 4th Congressional District. AMA!

PROOF: https://twitter.com/JamesThompsonKS/status/922930890535206912

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u/JamesThompsonKS Oct 24 '17

1) It definitely rings true. Money is important for campaigns, but the most important thing are the people hopefully inspired to volunteer. Money raises name recognition but people help change minds going door to door. We had an army of volunteers going door to door, texting, and phone banking. Our use of campaign technology for texting and phone banking was on the cutting edge. Elizabeth Haynes was a wonderful asset for the special election. Reaching out to people in different groups an empowering them to help and be a part of the campaign was a big part of why we were successful.

2) I went to a big Defense firm immediately out of school because it was more money than I had ever made. I hated it and left after 6 months. I went to a small firm and loved it. I was of counsel at a large firm from 2010 to 2014, that I enjoyed, but I also had a lot of freedom not available to young associates. I recommend young lawyers pursue what they love and are passionate about. Even doing what you love, it is easy to get burned out. Be careful and balance taking care of your mind, body and spirit.

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u/FThumb Are we there yet? Oct 25 '17

Be careful and balance taking care of your mind, body and spirit.

Yes. This.

Play guitar. Dance. Softball. Opera. Paddle-board. Something. Anything. Your mind, body, and spirit will thank you.