My friend was recently mortified when she took her young son to see his grandparents for Thanksgiving. On arrival, my friend released her little boy from his carseat, allowing him to sprint to his grandmother’s waiting arms. As he reached her, the boy said excitedly, “Grandmother! You’ve gotten older!” The little boy meant this as… Read More
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Why You Should Stop Pleasing Everyone
There’s an old quote that goes “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.” I’ve always liked this saying and try to keep it in mind. This week, I’ll be talking with about 60 veterinary practice owners here in Greenville, SC. It’s the Uncharted Practice Owner Summit,… Read More
The Choice We Make Every Day
Every day we choose how we look at the world. We decide to focus on what we have or what we don’t have. We choose to engage with what’s actually happening or worry about what might happen in the future. We assume the best about people or we assume the worst. We lift others up,… Read More
‘He’s Bad, But He’s Fun.’ A Lesson Of Perception.
My dog Skipper is not a good dog. His rap sheet includes counter surfing, running away when called, stealing socks and eating them, and so on. He is nothing like my previous dog, Phoenix, who seemed to live to please me and my wife. Recently, my friend Ron visited. Him and Skipper developed an instant… Read More
My Open Mic Night: Discovering Growth in the Uncomfortable
When was the last time you did something that scared you? For me, it was this past weekend. Six weeks ago, I signed up for a standup comedy class. While I have done improv comedy for about 10 years now, I’ve never done standup. I thought this class would be an opportunity to pick up… Read More
The Pumpkin Spice Approach To Vet Care
I’m going to admit it right here: I’m a Pumpkin Spice Guy. Even more, I’m a Fall Season Guy. I love the changing leaves, the crisp air, the outdoor activities, and a good cozy sweater after a humid South Carolina Summer. It makes me happy to smell cinnamon and sandalwood when walking into a store,… Read More