204: Top Book Recommendations! Dental, Business, Self-Improvement
Mar 4, 2024
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Host shares top dental and self-growth book picks, discusses finding motivation in dentistry, running a successful practice, mouth-body connection. Recommendations include 'Enjoy the Ride' and 'E-myth Dentist'. Also, explores partnership dynamics in businesses and diverse book recommendations from dentists
Maintain passion in dentistry with 'Enjoy the Ride' by Dr. Alan Stern.
Manage a successful dental practice with 'E-Myth Dentist' from the E-Myth series.
Understand the mouth-body connection with 'Saved by the Mouth' by Dr. Katie Lee.
Deep dives
Top Dental Book - Enjoy the Ride by Dr. Alan Stern
Enjoy the Ride by Dr. Alan Stern is highlighted as the top dental book in the podcast. The book focuses on maintaining passion and motivation in dentistry, offering practical advice for creating a successful practice and a happy personal life based on Dr. Stern's experiences. It aims to help dentists rediscover their why in dentistry and express their unique gifts to the world. The book emphasizes the importance of finding motivation and establishing personal goals within the dental profession.
E-Myth Dentist - Business Management for Dental Practices
E-Myth Dentist, part of the E-Myth series, is recommended as a valuable resource for running a successful dental practice. The book addresses the challenge of managing the business side of a dental practice, providing practical advice and tools for starting a practice or enhancing an existing one. It focuses on creating a self-sufficient, growing, and profitable dental business, offering insights on managing time, resources, and enhancing practice performance.
Saved by the Mouth by Dr. Katie Lee
Saved by the Mouth by Dr. Katie Lee delves into the mouth-body connection, highlighting the impact of oral health on systemic well-being. The book explains how the mouth serves as a gateway for bacteria to enter the body, potentially leading to various diseases. Dr. Lee offers insights on how oral health influences the body's immune and inflammatory responses, providing solutions to improve oral health and longevity through lifestyle changes, nutrition, and supplementation. The book is recommended for its accessible explanations and relevance to both the general public and dental students.
Book Recommendations Beyond Dentistry
The podcast episode also features recommendations for books beyond dentistry, such as Atomic Habits, Get Out of Your Own Way, and The Defining Decade. These books focus on personal development, overcoming self-defeating behaviors, and making the most of one's 20s. They offer practical insights on habit formation, self-improvement, and goal setting, aiming to help individuals lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives.
Additional Book Suggestions and Planning for Future Reads
The podcast host shares a list of additional books recommended by dentists, covering topics like business strategy, financial management, team leadership, and personal success stories. The episode concludes with a discussion on books like Traction, Rocket Fuel, EOS, and The Pumpkin Plan. The host also plans to explore future reads, including works by Dr. Mark Costas, to enhance business acumen, leadership skills, and personal development.
In this podcast episode, the host shares her favorite dental books and self-growth books. She provides a brief overview of each book and explains why she recommends them. The conversation covers a range of topics, including finding motivation in dentistry, running a successful dental practice, the mouth-body connection, and personal development. The host also shares a list of books she plans to read in the future and includes recommendations from dentists.
