For the last 13 years, John Suh has led the company as Executive Chairman and CEO.

We talked to him about how he runs the company and handles his own work.

Im a serial internet entrepreneur with two decades of experience.

Prior to LegalZoom I served as CEO of StudioDirect, the internet division of publicly traded Li and Fung.

I joined LegalZoom as Executive Chairman/CEO in 2005, drawn by its mission to democratize law.

Take us through a recent workday.

I split my workday into parts.

First part is spent at the office where I hold meetings that are best taken in-person.

From 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., I get back to work on projects from my home office.

What apps, gadgets, or tools cant you live without?

My set of PXG irons and the Callaway sub-zero Epic driver.

Whats your workspace setup like?

Whats your best shortcut or life hack?

Napping on the road.

Im blessed with being surrounded by everyone whose greatest talent/skill is something that I suck at.

Therefore, I spend 80% of my time on the few things that I do well.

How do you keep track of what you have to do?

I make a run at focus on a handful of important things, and delegate everything else.

Theres less to track when you simplify.

Whats your least favorite thing to do, and how do you deal with it?

I hate bad food.

Id rather starve and save the time.

How do you recharge or take a break from work?

My 3 boys give me energy.

Golf, food, and the Lakers help me recharge.

Whats the best advice youve ever received?

He said Passions are hobbies.

So find out what youre good at, and youll start to like that career.

Eventually, that career will become your passion.

Listen to the people who tell you what you dont want to hear.

you’re free to eliminate a lot of issues with a bit of preventative legal care.

Start early and start right.

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