Good news! I have something for you. It’s a permission slip that lets you only worry about today’s problems. This gets you out of any ruminating on pain from the past and also worrying about problems that either haven’t actually happened or that you can’t yet do anything about. Here’s how it works: Think about… Read More
Perspective
When Life Pees on Your Anthill
There’s an anthill beside the road in front of my house, and my dog Skipper is determined to pee on it. About twice a week, Skipper catches me not paying attention on our walk and intentionally guides me to the grassless lump next to the pavement. As soon as he gets in range, he lifts… Read More
Innovation, Regulation, and the Mid-Level Practitioner
Dr. David Haworth joins Dr. Andy Roark to unpack one of the most talked-about shifts in veterinary medicine: the rise of mid-level practitioners. In this episode of the Cone of Shame Podcast, they dive into the connection between regulation and innovation—yes, you read that right—and how smart, clear guidelines can actually fuel progress. The conversation… Read More
What to Do When You Don’t Get Picked
A note for anyone who is worried someone else will get picked for that special thing Last week I wrote about influencers delivering continuing education. I found the response to that piece very interesting. No one, of course, thinks people who aren’t qualified to teach material should be put on stage. A subset of people,… Read More
I Was Wrong About What Matters
A note for those who are trying to figure out what matters in life Last year, I was wrong about what matters in life. Over the last ten years or so, it has become more and more clear to me that success is driven not by the grand gestures that we make, but by the… Read More
Your Team is Never Finished
This is a letter for anyone who has made a scary career change Last week I wrote about how I think it’s misguided to put a lot of value in the job titles we hold. Since then, I’ve been thinking a lot about what job retention actually means to both the people being retained and… Read More