I'm far from perfect. I screw up often, I fail learn lessons often, I have bad days, I feel like I didn't help a pet (only to find out later, I made the biggest difference for them), for no reason my schedule will completely fall off and I'll have a soul-crushing slow day, some days I have so much to do and manage to get nothing done...the list goes on.

 

If you can relate, congratulations...you're alive!

 

In spite of all my "shortcoming moments," I've generally learned a way of thinking that helps get past all this and (I feel) might be why I have a way of achieving my life's goals. If you're open to hearing what works for me, and possibly could work for you too, I'm honored to share.

 

1. YOU GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU ASK FOR.

 

The first 6-years of my animal chiropractic practice, I barely earned enough to cover basic living expenses. I was seeing only 25-visits/week (on a good week) and filling my downtime, which was the majority of my day, with crafting EHR notes that still sucked, re-designing my intake forms and other unimportant minutia. I focused on how I could minimize expenses to maximize my income (read that twice). 

 

I had it bass-ackwards!

 

A savvy business person close to me recognized the self-destructive pattern I was in and helped me realize I was getting exactly what I was asking for.

 

I focused on minimizing - I got less. I focused on cutting back, I got more cancellations. I took pride in not spending money, so I had less money to spend! (Read that twice, as well)

 

I decided to shift my focus and belief to, achieving a full schedule and helping as many animals as I can! I focused on where I was going, not where I was. Guess what? My practice started to grow into the vision I held!

 

If you're like I used to be and tend to focus on "I can't afford ___________", I'll bet you're right!

 

Good news, you (and only you) have the power to decide to change that. And, you can do so right now, right where you are - just decide and act.

 

 

2. IGNORE MOST PEOPLE'S OPINIONS.

 

People's opinions aren't worth listening to, I've finally realized. There's an old saying, "misery loves company," and unfortunately many people (with the best of intentions and love for you) are (subconsciously) trying to bring you down to their level, because your success makes them uncomfortable. This applies to family, too (#sorrynotsorry).

 

You already know what's right for you, just listen to your gut. Most of us (chiros and vets) tend to live in our heads, since we tend to be analytical by nature. This works against us. We overthink everything and end up in "paralysis by analysis."

 

Your first inclination is the one you should pay attention to, before your brain starts talking you out of it. I've learned to pay close attention to, and act on my 1st gut thought, and ignore the rest. Consider giving it a try.

 

3. YOU CANNOT GET THERE ON YOUR OWN.

 

I used to believe I could achieve success without the need for online tools, professional services (accountants, graphic designers, etc) to grow my business - I spent oodles of time attempting to learn how to do it all myself. After 6-years of floundering as a barely-surviving animal chiropractor, I finally let go of that self-destructive belief (goodbye TurboTax!).

 

I gladly hire professionals and sign up for services (yes, with monthly recurring charges) because I know, with them, I'll go further!  

 

Not to mention, having those services and professionals in my back pocket, alleviates a ton of stress, and frees up my time to help more animals.

 

No matter how you plan to grow your animal chiropractic business, it's imperative to remember, we're in a trading-time-for-dollars service profession. Making more time is essential to grow. Violate this, and you'll stifle progression.

 

I sure hope this didn't come off as preachy, I'm sharing this with you because I love you all, I love animal chiropractic and nothing would be more exciting for me, but hear you've got a flourishing practice!

 

All of us at ChiroSimple believe in you!

 

When the going gets tough, if you need to, reach out - we truly want to see you succeed.

 

 

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