Daily Dental Podcast 699. Embracing the Season You're In
Oct 21, 2025
Dr. Killeen explores the metaphor of life and dental practice through the lens of seasons. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing our current phase rather than longing for the past. Drawing from the insights of George Santayana and Morgan Housel, he discusses how nostalgia can hinder growth. The episode encourages listeners to identify their current season and reflect on its unique challenges and opportunities. Every stage, even the uncertain ones, possesses its own beauty and purpose.
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Seasons Have Distinct Rhythms
- Life and practice move through distinct seasons with different rhythms and priorities.
- Recognizing a season's identity helps you respond appropriately instead of forcing repetition.
Nostalgia Can Mislead Progress
- Clinging to a past season creates nostalgia that can block forward progress.
- Memory often erases struggle, making past times seem better than they actually were.
Hindsight Softens Struggle
- How you remember events is biased by knowing the outcome of the story.
- That hindsight softens memories of struggle and skews your view of past seasons.
