David, socially challenged dentists, hahaha! I know we can be socially challenged, but we are also the best of the best. Think about it… many of us are great at making people feel comfortable doing the one thing they never want to do! I was so impressed to see how well the community helps you create your freedom and your Next. I hope to come back too! Thanks for your warm welcome!

Eric, thanks! It’s fun to look at all the different ways we can see things differently in our lives. It sometimes seems insignificant, but it can really change how we see our world and our opportunities. So true about inserting yourself into stressful situations! I love your last line in your comment, haha!

I read a very inspiring book a few years ago, which advocated inserting yourself into stressful and uncomfortable social situations — purposely. Yikes!

“The challenge alone will make you feel more alive”, the author wrote. You know, he was right. After you get over the initial fear, and have done it a few times, you actually begin to enjoy it.

I am glad you changed tables!

Another theme of the book was to “keep failing over and over again… until you don’t”. A testament to persistence and dedication. But that is best saved for another post!

Again, I’m glad you took the chance to change your perspective… and seat!