<B>What a fascinating read...</B> I believe most can still make it, if you really want t

<B>"Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit."</B> <i>- Napoleon Hill</i>

I've stumbled across this forum and one could certainly excuse me for feeling depressed.

<B>"There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist."</B> --<i> Mark Twain</i>

I too am a Podiatrist back here in Australia. I practice in the most competitive state in Australia where there's one Podiatrist to every 6,000 people in our state. If there was a total of 15,000 Podiatrists in the USA and a population of only 250 million, then a ratio of 1:16,500 is still a lot better than the ratio I have to deal with.

Even so, I still survive quite comfortably on an income of close to six figures consulting just six hours per week... yes I said six hours per week.

I now spend more time growing my practice than I do working in it. <B>Why? I love promoting my practice and it allows me to spend more time with my family.</B>

I say this because it is achievable if you follow a few simple rules. I'm not trying to impress people, but moreso impress upon you that you can succeed if you really want to.

<B>"Whether you think you can or think you can't -- you are right."</B> --<i> Henry Ford</i>

It is so much easier to winge and complain than it is to set goals and <B>take action</B> to achieve them.

A friend of mine once said to me that <B>"If you aim for zero, you'll always hit your target."</B> This friend has achieved outstanding financial success.

I read the posts in this forum and feel that most of the pessimistic posts forecasting "doom and gloom" for Podiatry are written by those who have either achieved outstanding credentials or are in the process of doing so. <B>BUT... Stop beating yourselves up guys.</B> DECIDE what you want in your life and then go out and grab it with both hands.

Please, please remember... as Podiatrists we were trained in the science and art of healing. As professionals, most have outstanding diagnostic skills and treatment ability. <B>So why do so many Podiatrists still struggle in podiatry practice?</B>

The secret is... we were never told how to market ourselves and our practices, <B>effectively.</B> Most of us were never issued a marketing degree along with the DPM.

I'm not talking about advertising campaigns, I'm talking about strategic marketing and business plans. I'm talking about success plans which don't allow your emotions to restrict your progress.

I've built my practice to where it is today through self education in marketing , business and most importantly... quality patient service. People will pay you what you are worth according to their perception of the value that you provide. The universal "law of equilibrium" as described by Dr. Demartini applies here as it does in all areas of our lives.

You can succeed financially at whatever you choose to do.

Remember the old adage...<B>Most people don't plan to fail, they fail to plan?</B>

Never a truer statement was made.

I would be happy to offer any assistance to those who feel I can help.

Wishing you all the best life has to offer.

<B>"People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most people succeed because they are determined to."</B> -- <i>George Allen</i>

Gavin.
(Podiatrist)
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