Today is my birthday and I am taking the opportunity to look back over the few short years of my life and gratefully consider the magnificent journey that it has been to this point. As I sit in our family room looking out at the boats on the water as the palm trees gently blow in the sea breeze I see my little (well actually quite big) reminder to think big. The sign ‘Infinite Possibilities’ spans the entire width of…
Rather than setting the usual big resolutions for 2017 that are usually impossible to achieve and often easy to break, we suggest that you act small and locally – very locally in fact. When it comes to creating a fantastic practice the vision and associated actions that you have for your team and practice members along with those people close by is your most effective instrument of empowerment. Your ability to affect and influence the future of those in your…
As we slip into the end of year mode and prepare for the year ahead it is a good time to reflect on that which was during 2016 whilst at the same time also consider that which could have been during the year. During the year, we at Quest have seen huge changes occurring in the chiropractic profession. While some have gone into ‘reset’ mode and shrunk in the face of antipathy many chiropractors have kicked back and ‘kicked butt’…
One of the biggest investments that you will make in you practice is in your team. The costs are high no matter which way you decide to go. If you just hire any available CA or Associate and let them go to it you will not pay much in time and money on the front side but you will pay heavily on the backside. You will have to deal with costly mistakes and low productivity. On the other hand, if…
Whilst there are some examples of one-man/woman practices around, for most chiropractors the businesses of chiropractic is more than just the chiropractor having their hands on practice members and running the whole show. For a practice to function as thriving business there is a need for people to get together with a common purpose and play full-on in their own unique style with and for each other. Different people playing alongside each other can be a source of frustration. For…
There are many obstacles that stand in your way of being able to provide your chiropractic service at an optimal level to your community. Sometimes that task seems so huge that it even seems fruitless to start. The medical machine is so pervasive and it has spread its tentacles into every corner of people’s minds. It is in the battle for people’s minds that success or failure is determined. It’s a big job and yet it can be done and…
From our exciting journey through 2016 it would seem undeniable that we are engulfed in a rapidly changing world. From the global events that shift nations and their leaders to the local changes that shift our profession the world is changing and like it or not we are a part of it. As we begin the wind-down period of the year and get ready to go into the festive season it may be useful to reflect on where you are,…
With the Olympics behind us for another 4 years we are able to reflect on some of the moments of triumph (and defeat) that make the act of high performance such an iconic phenomena. Whilst the games probably don’t add a lot to yours or my life it does give us a welcome focus towards the potential of humans and their attainment of excellence – something sorely lacking in the often mediocre world of public discussion. Typically gyms and sporting…
This past week we have seen the annual ‘Festival of Dangerous Ideas’ feature in Sydney. On reviewing the content of some of the speakers I wondered, where are the chiropractors? If any idea is dangerous to the status quo of society right now it is chiropractic. How dangerous the chiropractic idea is may be evidenced by the vicious attacks, misinformation and attempts to contain the chiropractic profession that have escalated in recent time. The continuous volleys of fire that are…
A real standout of the world games is the sense of camaraderie between athletes. This re-emphasizes the values and design of the modern Olympics. One of the main intents of the Olympics was and is to bring nations together to celebrate their similarities and common values and interests. 100 years ago there were 20 nations represented – now there are over 200 nations joining in this celebration. The hugs and embraces and utterances of complementary respect between opposition competitors after…
David J. Schwartz is quoted as saying “People who reach the higher rungs in business management, selling, engineering, religious work, writing, acting, and in every other pursuit (including athletes and chiropractors) get there by following conscientiously and continuously a plan for self-development and growth.” This observation is exhibited so profoundly with the meeting of athletes that occurs every 4 years at the Olympic games. I, like probably you and countless millions of people around the world have been captivated (through…
