Wear Your Disturbances Like a Badge of Honor
I was in Boston this week, just as the people there were digging themselves out from the latest winter storm. Some people, like the owner of this car,...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Some Good Advice From the Guy on the $100 bill
'Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.' These words come from one this country's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, and...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Is Something Missing on Your Office Walls?
Do you keep family photographs on display in your home? In my house, I have pictures in many rooms, on walls, tables and countertops – even on the...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Will You Be Ready For Life After Dentistry?
Thanks to developments in medical science, people are living longer than ever. That's the great news. Now for the hard reality: Longer lifespan brings...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Pursuit of Meaning in Our Lives
'... Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' Those famous words from the Declaration of Independence have long defined the ambitions of a free person...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Are You Handcuffed by Success?
It happens to the best of dentists: You start out scrambling to grow your patient base. Inevitably you work extra hours, complete your own hygiene and...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Don't Make This Common Transition Mistake
As most of my readers know, I'm a big believer in a well-timed transition where an associate is brought in at a crucial stage in the practice's evolution...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
A Thought Experiment for Dentists
Suppose you could review a full set of clinical records and photographs from 10 years ago for every one of your patients. And suppose you put those...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Are You Ready to Have a Great Day?
Have you ever seen an elite athlete in the hours leading up to an important game or event? In many cases they won't even talk with other people as they...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Three Ways to Ruin the Relationship With Your Technician
One of the areas not often talked about in dentistry is the communication between dentists and lab technicians. This connection is vital not only for...
Martin Mendelson | 11 years ago ›
It was going to be my first liveaboard experience. We had booked our space on the ship for our dive trip in Australia and I was really looking forward...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Why Does it Have to Be This Way?
Those who know me know that I love ocean diving; it's a passion that has become part of who I am. Also, those who know me know that I love my mustache...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›