You need to identify the tasks or interests that provide emotional, intellectual, or spiritual satisfaction. It is essential in this evaluation process to not restrict this analysis to matters of the law. Apply that list of interests to existing or projected practice areas. Create a plan to grow such a practice and assure that others in the firm or the office are either equally committed to the change or supportive of the decision. An adjunct to identifying what you would love to do is to identify those areas in which you are especially skilled.
Some lawyers enjoy negotiation, mediation, and resolution of conflicts.
The problem solving involved in complex litigation or transactional issues may be attractive to other practitioners. Carefully evaluate those tasks at which you are good. Strengths vary widely in the profession and no one lawyer has prowess in all substantive areas. Define Success Success has many possible measurements. For some, it is purely a function of financial success.