I often remind dentists that they are in competition not with other dentists but with all the other discretionary spending choices their patients have. And in that battle for the mindshare and financial considerations of your patients, you have an … Read more
Almost all the pressures, anxieties and stresses in life rotate around three things: your time, money and relationships. And if you are like most people, your work plays a central role in all three. You want to have more time … Read more
It can often seem that the ideal life you envision for yourself as a dentist is miles away from reality and that it would take years or huge improvements in revenue to get to where you want to be. But … Read more
“I don’t have enough time,” is a common refrain in today’s world. In fact it’s probably among the most universal conditions. Who among us would not like to have more time? The thing is, there is a big difference between … Read more
The voice you hear most often is the one inside your head. Psychologists call it “self-talk.” It’s that internal dialogue that provides a running commentary for our lives. It’s the voice that narrates and helps us interpret our experiences. It’s … Read more
How much time are you going to spend reading this article? Since most of my readers are busy dentists, I’m going to assume that you are going to scan it quickly and see if there is anything worthwhile you can … Read more
To me retirement is about doing what you love. If you are living with passion and doing the things you love, while also embracing the things you don’t necessarily enjoy but recognize as important, you’re living a retirement lifestyle. Read more
What is the most valuable asset you own? It’s not your house. It’s not your practice, no matter how highly it may be appraised. In fact, it is not any tangible possession. The most important asset you have when it … Read more
You are probably familiar with the quotation, often attributed to Albert Einstein: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” It is an observation that certainly applies to case presentation and … Read more
One of our clients at Spear—someone we have been profiling as part of our effort to document and analyze the success our clients—said something in passing that made me stop and reflect for a moment. He is a specialist leader … Read more