In the last post, we discussed how fear can prevent doctors from transitioning to a medical cash-based practice. Today, I’m sharing some personal experiences that show how facing fear head-on can lead to personal and professional growth.
Transitioning to a Cash Practice is Like Overcoming Taking a Leap
My wife and I went to one of those crazy places in Vegas where you can jump off a tower. Now, I wasn’t scared. I was kind of excited. But she, who is usually a stud, she’s fearless—she was terrified. I didn’t know it, but she was so tense that after we finished, she literally fell asleep at the dinner table in a Mexican restaurant.
She didn’t fall face-down in the beans, but it was close. She had so much stress, it just wore her out. But she faced her fear. She did the jump, and afterward, we cracked up. It was so much fun, and we laughed and laughed. Now, starting a cash practice might not involve bungee cords, but it does involve a leap. It can be quite a big one. Sometimes, the only way to make that leap is when you absolutely must.
Transitioning to a Cash Practice is Like Overcoming Navigating the Unknown
Another time, I went to Costa Rica with my wonderful wife where we had to drive through water. It was the end of the rainy season, and the rivers were flooded. So, to get to our place, we had to drive through some flooded rivers. Now, everybody knows no one with any sense drives through a rushing river, but Costa Ricans do it all the time because that’s their life.
It’s no big deal for them. But I was nervous. I was kind of petrified, actually. I thought, “I’m not going to do it.” But, if we wanted to get there, I had to do something. So I had to push through the fear. I watched the locals, and in my halting Spanish, I said, “What do I do? What do I do?” And they said, “Come on, come on.” So I followed their path precisely, from high point to high point to high point, and drove my car, weaving it through that rushing river. We made it, and it was a blast. Actually, it kind of changed my mind about rushing rivers. I’m not going to drive through them without any Costa Ricans, but it changed my mind.
Conclusion: Your Path to Cash Practice Success
Just like I faced my fears in those experiences, you too can navigate the path to cash practice success. They are similar fears that require courage; and it’s incredibly helpful when you follow a clearly cut path by someone who knows precisely what steps to take. When it comes to running a successful cash medical practice, I’ve been there. I’ve faced the challenges, learned a few things the hard way, and I’ve come out on the other side intact. It is my mission to help you and others do the same.
In my next post, we’ll discuss a pivotal moment in my career that led me to fully embrace the cash medical practice model.
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