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Why Does it Have to Be This Way?
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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...

| 11 years ago
Do More By Doing Less

Do More By Doing Less

It took me a while to learn this lesson. When I started out in business, I had the same impulse that many entrepreneurs have: I wanted to do it all....

| 11 years ago
If You Have This, You Have Everything That Matters
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If You Have This, You Have Everything That Matters

Sometimes the most profound moments of your life arise from the simplest pleasures, and they come when you least expect them. I spent most of this...

| 11 years ago
Are You Ready for the Exceptional Patient?

Are You Ready for the Exceptional Patient?

Your dental practice is a lot like a public school. The public school system can handle a lot of students quite efficiently. But 'efficiently' is not...

| 11 years ago
Why Meeting Expectations is Not Good Enough
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Why Meeting Expectations is Not Good Enough

In a recent post, 'Are You Prepared for Success?', I talked about the importance of preparing for success by taking 'before' pictures in a methodical and...

| 11 years ago
A Lesson in Ageless Thinking From James Bond
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A Lesson in Ageless Thinking From James Bond

There is a scene in the latest James Bond movie, 'Skyfall,' where 007 is introduced to his new quartermaster – a man significantly younger than he...

| 12 years ago
Every Visit Ends With a Choice

Every Visit Ends With a Choice

There is a fundamental truth of life in a dental practice, and it's easy to lose sight of: choice. Delivering comprehensive dentistry means spending a...

| 12 years ago
Thirty Dollars Away From Your Dream Practice

Thirty Dollars Away From Your Dream Practice

'If I had known it was this simple, I would have done it long ago.' Over the years, I have heard that a lot from grateful and newly-inspired clients, usually...

| 12 years ago
Are You Prepared for Success?
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Are You Prepared for Success?

You have just completed a complex, comprehensive case and it turned out great. The patient is delighted with their new smile and you are especially proud...

| 12 years ago
What is the 'Reverse Math' of Happiness?
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What is the 'Reverse Math' of Happiness?

Remember the movie Cast Away, with Tom Hanks? Remember how he 'personalized' and gave human characteristics to the volleyball that washed ashore with...

| 12 years ago
Is Practice Overhead Evil?
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Is Practice Overhead Evil?

I used to hate paying my income taxes. When I was starting out in business, I dreaded writing that check every year – especially because every year...

| 12 years ago
Are You Leading a High-Maintenance Life?
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Are You Leading a High-Maintenance Life?

I love scuba diving. It's my favorite thing to do when I am away from work, because it relaxes and invigorates me at the same time. It centers me and...

| 12 years ago