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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...

| 12 years ago
'The Only Appropriate Response is Gratefulness'
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'The Only Appropriate Response is Gratefulness'

I've often said that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love the idea of taking a day to recognize and celebrate everything we are grateful for in...

| 12 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
The Problem With Being a Really Good Dentist
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The Problem With Being a Really Good Dentist

You get a new patient in the chair (always an exciting time) and you provide a comprehensive examination and diagnosis to the best of your abilities...

| 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
Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff
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Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff

When you enter an Apple store you don't get the hard sell from anyone because they don't have to. You were probably 'sold' on Apple long before you came...

| 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
The Most Overlooked Reason to Get Your Practice Appraised

The Most Overlooked Reason to Get Your Practice Appraised

If you own your own dental practice you are at some point going to get it appraised. For most dentists, this happens as part of the process when they...

| 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