When you go to a restaurant, what do you really want? Do you want amazing food, or do you want an amazing experience? For most of us, we are looking for the latter. At first blush, eating out seems to be all about the food. It’s not hard to think of fine dining and imagine… Read More
Perspective
If You Need Help, Go To A Vet Clinic
Last weekend I met a veterinarian from Brevard, NC. She used to own a clinic there, and one day a veterinarian from New Jersey walked into it. He said that he had always taught his children that if they were ever in a place they didn’t know and needed help, they should find a veterinary… Read More
Managing The Negativity Of Others
Regardless of where you go, 3-5% of people are having a hard time. They’re angry, distracted, confused, self-centered, hangry, misinformed, or otherwise failing to shine as a beacon of happiness or organization. I bet you’ve even been one of these people at some point. I know I have. The problem is that these 3-5% of… Read More
Tiny World Vacations And Why To Book One
Humans aren’t meant to process a world as big as ours has become. We are made to understand local events and deal with problems that we can, if not directly affect, then at least see with our own eyes. As technology has walked us steadily farther into a state of global connectedness, I think it’s… Read More
BONUS: Lessons Learned from Making Your Own Path
In January, Dr. Cassi Fleming (of the Vetfolio Voice Podcast) interviewed Dr. Andy Roark on lessons he has learned in his strange and wonderful career. That episode of Vetfolio Voice is presented here. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 192 – BONUS: Lessons Learned from Making Your Own Path You can also listen… Read More
Growth is Often Fast and Painful
I’m sorry about that pain you are feeling. You know the one I’m talking about; the hardship that you didn’t ask for that keeps you up at night. The one you think about or grapple with in the shower. The one you talk to your significant other, best friend, or therapist about. I’m sorry you’re… Read More