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Aug. 5, 2023

Don't Expect it to Get Easier | E160 SHORT 2

Stop looking longingly at the past or decide to put things off until the "future" (it will never arrive). There are always going to be new obligations and obstacles that are going to pop up. The time to take action is NOW! Check out the full episode here šŸ‘‰ https://youtu.be/5ldPrXOO7u4…

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Aug. 4, 2023

Expectations & the Unknown | E160 SHORT 1

When something is new, it can be difficult to know what kind of expectations to set. The thing is though, our expectations have a direct effect on our outcome! It's ok if you don't know what your expectations should be specifically but know if you come out the the gate…

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Aug. 3, 2023

How Your Expectations Control Your Outcome | E160

Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Run Down: How your expectations control your outcome 16:46 - Office Talk: The spot that got away 24:14 - Closing Thought: 20 Hours to Mastery In this episode we are talking about the incredible difference it makes in business when you have intentionally set…

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Aug. 1, 2023

You Already Are Who You Want to Be. Act Like It! | E159 SHORT 4

Change your mindset NOW. Start thinking and acting like that big dog you dream of being. What would they be spending their time on? Would they be worrying about this little thing that I won't let go of? Probably not. Check out the full episode at šŸ‘‰ https://youtu.be/91ISr0c3U4c #theultimateod #optometrypodcast…

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Aug. 1, 2023

Listen to Your body | E159 SHORT 3

If you ignore the alerts your body gives you, it will find a way to shut you down. Pay attention and respect your health! Check out the full episode at šŸ‘‰ https://youtu.be/91ISr0c3U4c #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the…

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July 31, 2023

Action Will Always Beat Inaction | Ultimate O.D. Nugget

Sometimes, the bigger the goal the more intimidating it is. When that is the case, the next step is ACTION. You will never get where you want to go unless you DO SOMETHING! ACTION always trumps INACTION. #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to…

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July 29, 2023

You Regret the Shots You Don't Take | E159 SHORT 2

Missed opportunities are followed closely by regret. Sure, there may be some things you've done that you wish you hadn't but I'll bet there are even more things you DIDN'T do that you wish you had. Check out the full episode at šŸ‘‰ https://youtu.be/91ISr0c3U4c #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the…

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July 28, 2023

Words of Wisdom | E159 SHORT 1

What do want your kids to remember you saying when you're gone? For me it's "never let fear stop you from doing something great". It's something I say every night to them and hopefully will leave a lasting impact on their lives. #perspective Check out the full episode at šŸ‘‰ā€¦

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July 27, 2023

Do You Have the Perspective You Need to Be Successful in Optometry? | E159

Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Run Down: Do You Have the Perspective You Need to Be Successful in Optometry? 21:10 - Office Talk: What Do My Office Meetings Look Like? 24:58 - Closing Thought: The Better You Are, the Less Appreciated the Skill is In this episode we are…

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July 26, 2023

3 NEEDS for Practice Growth | E158 SHORT 3

Letting go sucks. Especially when it's something you might be emotionally attached to... like your practice for example. 😬 There is a season for being a control freak and that's when you are honing your craft. However, once you've done that and are ready for the next step, that requires…

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July 25, 2023

3 Needs for Practice Growth | E158 SHORT 2

TIME is the ultimate resource, right? It's what we are constantly battling against in everything we do. How do we best allocate it? What is worth spending it on? All these are important questions that we have to answer every day in our practices. How are you answering it in…

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July 24, 2023

You Control the Narrative | Ultimate O.D. Nugget

In this week's nugget, we are talking about something Steve Jobs used called a "reality distortion field" which allowed him to create his own narrative of situations in his mind. If you approach situations in with a positive perspective, you are more likely to have a positive outcome. If you…

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July 21, 2023

3 Needs for Practice Growth | E158 SHORT 1

Do you experience flagging energy when you start something new and things maybe don't take off the way you want? 🧐 This is one of the most crucial decision points in your journey. Depending on how you react to this situation, you reaching your goal could be infinitely easier or…

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July 20, 2023

3 Needs for Practice Growth | E158

Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Run Down: 3 Needs for Practice Growth 21:10 - Office Talk: Manager Development 24:58 - Closing Thought: Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you have. In this episode we are talking about the 3 things you NEED to get in…

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July 19, 2023

Moving Your Practice in the Right Direction | E157 SHORT 3

There is an incredible amount of power in tiny habits. Atomic Habits (https://amzn.to/3pLMvKd) is a great read for this concept. Big wins are reached by tiny wins. Each small, CONSISTENT step moves you closer to your goals. šŸ‘‰ Check out the full episode at: https://youtu.be/7zElfxcLudk #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in…

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July 18, 2023

Moving Your Practice in the Right Direction | E157 SHORT: There's No Silver Bullet

There's no such thing as a silver bullet for your goals. It's 1000 golden BBs šŸ’Ŗ Those "keys" that people sell you to get where you want are not wrong necessarily but what they don't tell you is the consistency needed in that one thing to actually make a difference.…

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July 17, 2023

The Power of Detached Decision Making in Your Practice | Ultimate O.D. Nugget

In this week's nugget, we are talking about the power of emotions and the place they have or DON'T have in your decision making process. Where does it benefit to have a black and white, analytical mind? Business is definitely on that list. #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun…

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July 14, 2023

Moving Your Practice in the Right Direction | E157 SHORT: What One Man Can Do, Another Can Do

"What one man can do, another can do!" šŸ’Ŗ Your big hairy audacious goal is attainable. Other people have done it, why not you? šŸ‘‰ Check out the full episode at: https://youtu.be/7zElfxcLudk #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the…

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July 13, 2023

Moving Your Practice in the Right Direction | E157

Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Run Down: Moving Your Practice in the Right Direction 15:19 - Office Talk: 6 Month Recap & 6 Month Goals 25:08 - Closing Thought: We choose how we react In this episode we are talking about how to start moving your practice in the…

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July 12, 2023

Researching Best Practices | E156 SHORT

This is the 2nd step to growth and improvement in your practice. šŸ‘‰ Don't reinvent the wheel if you don't have to! Utilize the people who have already done what you want to do! Don't have someone you know personally? Reach out to someone you've only heard of then. Successful…

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July 11, 2023

Identifying the Problem | E156 SHORT

The key to improving or fixing an issue is really getting to the root of the problem and getting granular about what the problem actually is. A lot of times we can be too general and in doing so, we aren't being efficient or nearly as effective as we could…

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July 10, 2023

Nugget Success doesn't mean happiness ultra

In this week's nugget, we are talking about success and what it really means. Happiness you will find is not at the top of the list... or anywhere close, really! 🤯 #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the great…

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July 7, 2023

Know the Problem You're Solving | E156 SHORT

If you want to really fix an issue, you better know exactly what the issue is! Otherwise, you'll spend your time fixing little things that don't matter and aren't addressing the real problem. šŸ¤“ It's fine to start out with a big picture idea of what you are attacking, but…

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July 6, 2023

5 Steps to Growth & Improvement in Your Practice | E156

Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Run Down: 5 Steps to Growth & Improvement in Your Practice 20:08 - Office Talk: AOA - Optometry's Meeting Recap 25:51 - Closing Thought: The Season You're In In this week's episode we are talking about 5 steps to promote growth and make improvements…

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