True North: In God We Trust

Of all the phrases that could have been placed upon our currency, our founding fathers chose simply and powerfully where to place our foundation. 

In God We Trust. 

Why? I believe it is said best in Proverbs 16:3, "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans". What came of it? The creation of the most powerful and abundant country in the world. What has happened to our country, as we have begun to move away from God? Many feel He is removing His blessings as we remove Him.  In the same way, chiropractic is based upon unchanging principles which act as the foundational core for all practice success. Yet what happens when we move away from subluxation as our foundation? The prosperity of our practices begins to deminish.

Where is our trust? You can feel muscle tension, look at vertebrae on an X-ray, but you can not see that which is responsible for all healing in the body. BJ once asked, "Do you have more faith in a spoonful of medicine than in the power that animates the living world?"  Innate power is as real as muscles, glands and bones, however it is largely unknown within your community today. This power, given to each person on this planet by our creator, is responsible for all healing in the body. If a patient is left unaware of this fact, what are they left with to have faith in? Where is their foundation? 

We are in the intelligence business.  You must make your patients are made aware of this inborn power and teach them to maintain 100% of their power. If not, patients rely on what their MD or pharmacist has told them. Misinformation becomes their foundation. This week, make sure you are the one your patients are being led by, and equip them with the foundational truths which will lead them to a lifetime of optimal health and well being.

Until next time...Practice with passion.

Coach CJ

Coach's Corner: With-holding Evidence Is A Crime

New research from Britain calls this the "Post-Antibiotic Era". 

First in USA Today a few month ago and just recently, Dr. Thomas Frieden of the CDC said drug resistant "superbugs" are daily conversation now in hospitals across the country. Routine surgeries can now have deadly outcomes. For the first time, the CDC is categorizing drug-resistant superbugs by threat level. That's because, in their conservative estimates, more than 2 million people get antibiotic resistant infections each year, and at least 23,000 die because current drugs no longer stop their infections. When asked what the solution is, he replied, "we can stop recommending antibiotics as often as currently happens." 

Sadly, this situation was created by the pharmaceutical profession and they don't have any another answer to the problem they created. Their hands distributed drugs that have caused permanent harm yet they don't have anyway to reverse the catastrophe that has been created. Many healthcare professions, chiropractic included, has  known about drug resistant bacteria since the mid 90's. Yet nothing has changed. Creating situations where disease can flourish should be a crime. Any person giving out antibiotics for a non-life threatening illness prior to recommending that a patient being evaluated for subluxation should be charged with endangering humanity. If you are not preaching that to each of your patients and their friends and family, then this should also be a punishable crime.  

You hold the solution in your hands. What are you going to do with it? 

Chiropractic is not an option or an alternative any longer in your community. It doesn't matter whether a person's insurance policy covers all, some or NONE  of their care. The human nerve system is the key to sustaining a healthy life! It is the key to maximizing one's immunity within their environment. Do not let back and neck pain get in the way of the truth, and the real message you must deliver to the people for whom you are responsible...Your town.

Until next time...Practice with passion.

Coach CJ

Coach's Corner: Burn The Ships

In 1519, is it historically believed that Cortes of Spain yelled the order, "Burn The Ships”.

Such a bold action with a dramatic result yet it only had one purpose: to have his men realize they had no opportunity for retreat. So they gave everything they had, because failure was simply not an option. 

In the same way, success begins to take shape when there is a plan "A" and you do not subscribe to a plan "B".  Leadership implies you have chosen a way, a new direction, a certain path. You don't have to know or understand every step that will be needed for you to take in order to choose a direction.

Often, our greatest intimidation comes from what we need to let go of, rather than from something we need to add to our performance. When you create the circumstance where there is no other option than to move forward, real change has a chance to take root. You are always given the grace to make mistakes and still succeed. Where there is little to no grace, is the space of indecision or even worse, unchanging stubbornness.

This week, ask yourself how clear is the direction you are leading your practice, your patients and your community. There is massive power in being bold. In being unique. In holding fast to a set of principles people can shape their lives around. There is massive power in implying you are leading a movement, than to appear to be just a clinic where some people come to receive treatment. Where is the greatness in that?!  

If you notice several ships parked outside your office…light a fire.

Until next time...Practice with passion.

Coach CJ

Coach's Corner: The Main Thing Is Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

There is a big difference between your "to do" list and your "to be" list. 

It is very easy to get distracted or overwhelmed by how much there is to get to done. On the other hand, it is clear and simple when it comes to thinking about what matters most to you in life. Your core beliefs and values shape the qualities and characteristics needed to become a huge success. There isn't a single day (yes, including your weekends) that you should ever miss internalizing the principles and values which are the foundation for all your future success and prosperity. 

Ironically, as you keep those things that matter most in mind, your to-do list begins to prioritize in the most magical way. Time management is nothing more than "priority" management. Keeping your mind active by thoughts and images of the main thing, inspires greater action on those things which matter most. I'm not saying those actions are all going to be easy, but because you hold greater meaning to these actions, you are able to push through and make them happen. 

Is that scheduling a series of outside talks or screenings?

Is that talking powerful and efficient Tic at every adjustment?

Is that preparing to give highly inspiring and effective team trainings?

Is that learning to use your voice more influentially in your report of findings?

This week, recognize that all stimuli in your environment are either bringing you closer or further away from your main thing. Notice when you are getting pulled away or distracted by something that has little or no meaning to your future success, and instantly change your focus on to something which drives more passion and purpose. Only then, can you move forward with the clarity and confidence which is responsible for all big practice growth.

Until next time...Practice with passion.

Coach CJ