Dental Practice Heroes Lazy and Loving It: My Secret to Practice Growth
Jul 21, 2025
Forget everything you think you know about discipline in dental practice. Success may actually stem from engagement and finding joy in your work. Personal stories illustrate the power of delegating tasks to enthusiastic team members. Discover how building a supportive leadership team can transform your practice management experience. Embrace passion over perfection for extraordinary growth!
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Discipline Myth in Success
- Discipline does not always correlate with success.
- Hard work without true discipline or enjoyment may not lead to outstanding results.
Paul's Undisciplined Habits
- Paul Etchison smoked cigarettes for 25 years and struggled to quit for 21 of those years.
- He also admits to late wake-ups and nightly cereal binges, illustrating his lack of traditional discipline.
Fun Drives Practice Growth
- Enjoyment and engagement drive success more than discipline.
- Find aspects of your dental practice that feel like play and focus on those for growth.