Understanding the Challenge of the ‘Doing Gap’

Chances are, you know right now what you could be doing that would improve your life or career. I think most people usually know, at least in a general sense. But of course, knowing is not enough; real success is reserved for those who actually do it.

I’ve called it the “Doing Gap.” It’s that place between inspiration and implementation where our best intentions often drop out of sight. But there are deeper implications here than just practice efficiency and economic success. I believe that closing the Doing Gap is a fundamental part of human fulfillment.

One of my favorite quotations comes from Gandhi: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” This is a simple but powerful message. If you think you know how a patient would benefit from a specific procedure, tell them, to the best of your professional ability what you see and what you can do, regardless of what you believe they might accept. If you say you are committed to comprehensive care and ongoing clinical development, make sure you provide the experience. If you know in your heart what you need to be doing, do it.

It’s a pure way to live. Align your actions with your thoughts and words and you’ll see success. The formula is simple. The challenge is in the doing.