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 ›
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....
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
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...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›