How Do You Define Success?
I mistakenly thought that my success, both business and personal, was tied to an unfounded belief—that my worth was solely based on how successful my dental practice was.
I was either too arrogant and thought I knew it all, or I was just too damn stupid to step back and think about this gerbil lifestyle and what it was costing me.
The success of my practice defined who I was, my personal self-worth, as well as my external view of myself.
How have you handled it if you have ever had similar feelings?
Dental Coaching–A Dental Blog with a Coaching “Twist”
Idea: The element of success most important is doing something you love. When I talk to dentists there are a lot of them who no only do not love their career choice, they are adamant about finding something else to do. What’s that all about?
Question: How much do you love what you are doing? If you don’t love what you’re doing what are you willing to do about it? What would it feel like if you could hardly wait to get up every morning (even in a snow storm like today) and go to a career or job you loved?
Dr. Ron's Clients
A reminder to keep your eyes and ears open for the soon-to-arrive invitation to my EIGTH annual Dr. Ron’s Client Appreciation Turkey Night the weekend of November 20th.
Our Legacy
I recently published a book (limited edition) of my Memoirs written specifically for my two daughters and their children and their children. The purpose was to pass onto the family the values; the challenges; the insights; and the love that has been the genesis of our family. Writing a book about yourself can feel uncomfortable and egotistical, yet when you clarify the “purpose” of this writing, it truly becomes a labor of love. It enables you to tell the story about your life and the impact that others have had on your life and the outcomes, both ugly and beautiful. It gives you the opportunity to pass on life’s lessons. While I will not bore you with the stories nor the process of developing and delivering this kind of a gift to your children, I will offer up the opportunity to those who might be interested some personal introspection and ideas. If I discover there is a “thread” to this post I will continue. If there is no interest then…..
Dr. Ron signing his Memoir book for his daughters
Here is a photo of me signing my books at my very first Dr. Ron’s Book Signing on June 21st, 2009.
It’s coming up on 35 years…so big deal?
Sweetness and I will “soon” be celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary in July. Due to travel and time challenges our two daughters Ashley & Brianne and my son-in-law Jude surprised us with a special time with just the 5 of us together. So, what’s the big deal? There are ”lots” of adult children you know who have planned special surprises for their parents. So what? (oh really????) Kids all over the country acknowledge their parents for a life of love; attention; family; and connection (oh really????). So what was the value to Trish & Ron when our children acknowledged our sense of family…our connection together…our love for each other? The value was and is……PRICELESS!
Jude-Mom-Dad-Ashley in back & Brianne