If you’re ready to get into action and start your side gig once and for all, there’s no better way to do it than on a safari. You might be wondering what the heck I’m talking about. I mean, what does a safari and side gigs have in common? They both create the adventure of a lifetime, and that’s why I’ve decided to combine the two to bring you Safari N Side Gigs! I’ve partnered with Morris Mugo, founder of Safari N Smiles, to bring an epic event to dentistry specifically for people like you and me. Morris is a dental...
Sometimes life offers you so many opportunities that it’s hard to say no. How do you balance what you want to do with what you should do? Many times in my life I’ve chosen the responsible route. And other times, I pushed the boundaries to see what I could get away with. When I was really unhappy in dentistry, I decided to take four 1-week vacations in one year. I was so worried it would crush me financially, but it worked just fine! It had no impact on my finances. At other times, I’ve been so committed to my work,...
I first shared real estate as a dentist career change option in 2018. Over the years, Mark’s story has been one of the most popular here because Mark is so relatable. Today I’m honored to welcome another inspiring and relatable guest to my blog. Dr. Letizia Alto, a physician and real estate investor, has opened my eyes to the possibilities that real estate investing can bring to us. She has a wonderful story to share and is a great resource for dental professionals looking to create side income. Her program is so great that I often share it with my...
Limiting beliefs are so sneaky, we often don’t even know they’re there. It’s easy to walk through life believing that what we see is the absolute truth. We do it all the time, and it’s pretty easy to do. In fact, it’s much harder to challenge what we believe. We often don’t even know that limiting beliefs might be behind some of our most apparent truths. Truth ambiguity is everywhere. Take politics. How is it that 50% of the people can see an event one way, and the other 50% see a totally different story? Or, how is it that...
Do you consider yourself lucky? I used to think I was a really unlucky person, and I had a lot of proof. I had never won anything in my life. You know those people who always win party prizes over and over? That was never me. No matter what drawing or contest I entered, luck never seemed to be on my side. It started early. I used to spend summers on the Jersey Shore with my grandparents, and my grandfather loved entertaining my sister and me. He would take us fishing, play Skeeball in the penny arcade, and stroll the...
Do you ever take road trips anymore? The last road trip I took was in dental school– that’s over 20 years ago! It made sense at the time. We had an extended break and very little money to pay for travel. Based on the time commitment and the lack of comfort, I thought they were a thing of my past. But a few months ago, the road trip came back on my radar. My mom moved into a smaller house, and she had some goodies that she wanted to share with me. It wasn’t enough stuff to pay for a...
Do you love travel? Is it of high value for you to create great experiences in your life? Would you love to fly across the ocean to an exotic destination and get to enjoy the thrill of business class travel? Do you want all of that without breaking the bank? If you answered yes to any of those questions, listen up! I’ve partnered with longtime friend, Roger Kleckner, aka the Miles Mentor, to bring the art of affordable luxury travel to you. You might be wondering what this has to do with side gigs and career design. Well, it’s part...
What are some jobs that dentists can do? I get this question all the time. We all wish we could get a hold of that top secret list of other jobs dentists can do, don’t we? It’s a good question, and creating a collective brainstorm with others is a great way to find new options. But the question is flawed. It’s flawed because it’s the wrong question, and it doesn’t work. I see it all the time in my Facebook group. Someone posts the question, and a lot of people join this collective brainstorm. It’s great to see everyone come out...
I am an entrepreneur. Believe it or not, that’s a little hard for me to say. Today I was writing an email to a friend who is my client’s daughter. We don’t always become friends with our clients’ or patients’ families, do we? Unlike the days in dentistry, when I felt like I wanted to keep some level of separation from my patients in our relationships, now I get to become great friends with all of my clients. They share their personal lives, and when appropriate, I even get to connect with their families. I feel so grateful for it....
Dentists should never clean teeth. If you’re unhappy in dentistry, you should buy a practice. Those who can’t do, teach. We dental professionals have some strong opinions, don’t we? Statements like these create our reality about dentistry and have become a defining part of our dental culture. For decades, we have perpetuated beliefs about the way dentistry SHOULD be– without really questioning other possibilities. This messaging was passed down to us in school and in practice. Luckily, today more people are speaking up and challenging these long-held beliefs: The only way to be successful in dentistry is to own a...
