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The Hidden Significance of Small Choices
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The Hidden Significance of Small Choices

It's easy to understand the importance of the big choices we make in life like deciding on a career, getting married and choosing where to live. The long-term...

| 10 years ago
Four Life Strategies From the Animal Kingdom
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Four Life Strategies From the Animal Kingdom

I grew up in Kenya, which is a great place to get an up-close lesson in some fundamental rules of life. Outside of the human communities in the region,...

| 10 years ago
The Courage to Do the Right Thing

The Courage to Do the Right Thing

Every person's life represents the sum of the choices they have made. When we reach an age of maturity, most of us come to realize this and we accept...

| 10 years ago
When 'Me First' is the Right Approach
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When 'Me First' is the Right Approach

Most of us who travel a lot tend to tune out the flight attendant's pre-flight safety rundown because we feel we could recite it by heart by now. But...

| 10 years ago
The Only Solution to the 'Not Enough Time' Problem

The Only Solution to the 'Not Enough Time' Problem

Sometimes, when I talk to dentists about the possibilities for growth in their practices, I can actually see some of them recoil at the thought. 'I'm...

| 10 years ago
The Most Powerful Anesthetic in Your Practice

The Most Powerful Anesthetic in Your Practice

One of the most common and powerful anesthetics in dental practices is not used for clinical purposes. It is the anesthetic of routine. A certain measure...

| 10 years ago
The Secret to Reliable Practice Growth
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The Secret to Reliable Practice Growth

In a recent article I outlined the value of a patient's average treatment over 20 years, which is an eye-opening exercise for many practitioners....

| 10 years ago
Do You Already Have a Million-Dollar Practice?

Do You Already Have a Million-Dollar Practice?

What is a patient worth to you? I realize this is a loaded question. As a dentist you are in a profession where you give personal care and attention...

| 10 years ago
Do Patients Understand Your Unique Value?

Do Patients Understand Your Unique Value?

Patients believe that most dentists are good—and they're right. Dentistry as a whole has demonstrated consistently high standards so most people are confident...

| 10 years ago
Create Goals to Inspire Your Team

Create Goals to Inspire Your Team

It's important to have goals. However, if goals are not specific they become problematic. Having goals like increasing patient retention numbers and improving...

| 10 years ago
Advice for Dentists—From Your Mom
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Advice for Dentists—From Your Mom

As Mother's Day draws closer, let's take a moment to acknowledge the wisdom that mothers impart to us that echo throughout our lives. For instance, remember...

| 10 years ago
One Question to Help You Understand Your Team

One Question to Help You Understand Your Team

In all my years working with people in dentistry, I have found that there is one question I can ask a team member that quickly gave me a read on the person...

| 10 years ago