Back to Basics Lessons from the rear view mirror I Dr. Barbara Sturm is the Head Coach and Dean of Achievement at Chirocollege.com. She and her team help chiropractors and their support staff, worldwide, to achieve their practice goals. n 2008, did you surpass every goal you had established? Did you enjoy more rewards in 2008 than you did in 2007? If not, what’s your plan for 2009? How can you ensure that, one year from now, as you’re scanning back over the previous 365 days, you stand in awe of your accomplishments and rewards? I was recently chatting with a dear friend, and cherished client, Dr. Michael Beattie, and he shared this with me: “My practice is fun and relaxed; patients love it and pick up on my enthusiasm for life. I’m on track for my best year in 10 years!” How exciting! Will that be you next year? Experience has taught me that each one of us can be in the same position as Dr. Michael. Now is a perfect time to learn lessons from our rear view mirrors as we march into another year. DEfINING THE CHOICE What does “lessons from our rear view mirror,” mean? Simply this: the present is always perfect and the universe never lies. We are each given ample opportunities to maximize all of our potential. We’re given endless avenues to experience each and every reward that we desire. The difference between those who are enveloped in their wildest dreams and those who continue to struggle comes down to one very simple truth – those who choose discipline over regret are the ones who triumph. Those who base their actions on their mood, instead of their commitment to success, chase after their dreams instead of living them. Not one of us can change the past. However, each one of us can powerfully thrust forward to alter every minute from here forward! You choose. Will you watch life through your rear view mirror, focused on where you’ve been, thus dramatically increasing the likelihood of future “crashes”? Or will you firmly grab hold of the steering wheel of your life and drive with passion, discipline, 26 • CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | FEBRUARY 2009 www.canadianchiropractor.ca Barbara Sturm DC feature
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