Art Anderson, your DentalSuccess Tipster, talks about:
 
Keys to a Successful Dental Practice
  
Cynthia McKane-Wagester, who is President/Founder of McKane & Associates, has worked for over 20 years helping dental practices to be more successful.  She has found that one of the more common distinctions between successful and ordinary practices has to do with motivation.  Here are her five ways to improve motivation:
 
1. Think positive: Remind yourself every morning that you are a great person; you care about everyone; you enjoy your work; you are organized; you are goal centered; and you have your priorities in place.
 
2. Set goals and have them constantly in mind.  Be sure your goals will make you happier, healthier, improve family relations, make you more secure; and make you smile more.
 
3. Seek positive training. Be passionate about your profession.  Make sure you continue to attend courses that will make you the best in the field.
 
4. Find a mentor: Get counseling from a person who has wisdom as well as knowledge.  Choose a person who has not only wisdom, but also good judgment and insights about the future.
 
5. Control your environment: Maintain a healthy lifestyle–eat right, and exercise.  Leave every encounter on a positive note. If you get a dose of negativity from someone, get a quick fix from someone you know that is always up beat.
 
There are many other things needed to achieve success but without these five, it is doubtful that any amount of technical training will make up for the deficiency.