Evergreens Amidst Renewal - 2010

Sierra Nevada, NV

 Embracing Change: A Personal and Professional Renewal

As a seasoned physician, the prospect of transitioning away from a life's work can be a complex and multifaceted journey. It requires a meticulous blend of personal readiness, professional realignment, and practice preparation. In this article, we delve into the nuances of preparing for this significant life event, ensuring that you, as a an accomplished member of the medical profession, are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary for a smooth and rewarding transition.

The transition from a thriving career to the next chapter of your life is not merely a change; it is a metamorphosis that requires introspection and strategic planning. The initial phase of this journey is deeply personal. It is the bedrock upon which you will design your framework as it relates to you professionally and your practice.

This transformative process is a testament to your life's work and an...

Epic – 2022

Virginia Range, NV

How My Life Changed and I Succeeded

I was 59 years old and thought I had many more years of Plastic Surgery practice ahead of me. I purchased the standalone office building of my dreams and undertook a major renovation, including a surgical facility. 

I knew I needed to plan for my succession soon, including recruiting. This was the plan, although my own end of career seemed distant…or so I thought.

I resolved to do so soon, but never got the chance. Some months after the grand opening of my office and I was settled in, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. It was a big surprise as I had been diligent about physical exams, screenings and my health in general. That and other medical problems ended my plastic surgery career.

I am well, thankful and happy that for a number of years I have been cured of colon cancer. My days of practicing medicine are over, but I dedicated my life to making sure that physicians, who spend their lives taking care of others,...

Snow-clad Chokecherry – 2013

Grand Teton National Park, WY

Opportunities for Optimization 

The preparation of your practice for a sale, whether by succession or to a private equity firm, involves a variety of major items to think about. In the early stages of considering such a move, your degree of readiness may vary. Besides the desirability of having your practice functioning optimally in the present, it’s also necessary to prepare it for a buyer.

How to Prepare and in What Order

Generally, there are three major preparations needed to make your practice ready to offer it for succession or a sale:

• Optimize its performance. 
• Maximize profitability and thereby its value.
• Prepare it to introduce a new physician.

Your attention to these goals is a sensible, sequential and practical approach that will improve the present condition and profitability of your practice. By doing so, you’ll increase the probability of achieving your goals.

Generally, it’s critical to consider not ...

Strength Amidst Adversity – 2010

Grand Teton National Park, WY

The Genesis of Leadership

Great, existential challenges have a remarkable way of evoking different reactions from individuals with diverse personalities. The responses may range from cowering fear to towering bravery. The latter is witnessed in men known for their genuine boldness as well as the man who has been perceived as quietly meek. This seemingly outward meekness is sometimes misunderstood for a quiet, steadfast resolve. 

Who Are These Leaders?

Exemplary leaders may be found at a humble home, businesses small and large, churches, government bodies, medical organizations and in your own medical practice. The list is virtually endless. 

Some have a long record of leadership service; others seem to arise to meet the challenge that confronts them. You may have witnessed, as I have, a range of behavior of individuals in the face of crisis:

The usually, boldly verbose that becomes uncharacteristically quiet. Or the ...

The Teton Range – 2013

Grand Teton National Park, WY

 How to Make Solid Progress on Your Path

Your career transition is one of the most significant events of your lifetime that marks the beginning of the next phase of your life.

It’s common to experience joy of anticipation, some apprehension and frequently, a blend of both. Whether you are looking forward to it or not, the creation and execution of plans is essential to your success. Regardless of your outlook, the  reality is that the planning and execution of those plans is time consuming and challenging for you and your staff. Here is an orderly approach to manage it successfully.

An early, critical decision on you part, is to commit to and lead your staff through the process. Become aware and manage challenges effectively through proactive, timely planning. This goes a long way to banish the stress of the unknown and help make the process a much more positive experience.

What are these challenges and related questions?

What...

Evanescence – 2018

Nevada

On Taming Time

To contemplate the passage of time and how you perceive it, is a subject of wonder since the beginning of time.

Early humans pondered the coming and going of the sun and moon while keeping warm by a campfire near their cave. In the twenty-first century, we ponder and wonder about the same rhythms of life as we mark time on a digital clock.

The rotation of the earth on its axis that creates day and night is the same now as it was in antiquity

The rotational march of the earth around the sun that creates the seasons and marks the years, is the same now as it was then.

So it is, that the objective march of time, was and is the same for all of us. 

But there are three things that differentiates you and I as individuals:

• How we choose to use the precious time of our lives.
• How those choices reflect how we value our time…and our desired lifestyle.
• How we perceive the speed at which time passes. 

These three factors are very much relate...

Waves of Snow – 2010

Bridger – Teton National Forest, WY 

The Influence of Language on Your Perspective

The end of your career is one of the most significant events of your life. It’s a time when you may feel joy, pride, excitement, grief, regret, uncertainty, and other feelings that are unique to you.

You may be looking forward to this new phase of your life with stressful uncertainty or joyful  anticipation…or perhaps both.  For many, it’s also a time when you may experience a sense of loss of what you are leaving behind. 

An optimistic view is that this is a moment that presents you with the opportunity for ongoing personal evolution manifested as renewal and fulfillment.

Life Lessons

I have experienced some of those feelings and more, including these lessons and observations:

• One, is my own end of career transition. It was difficult and painful. But it provided me the challenge to evolve and succeed again on my terms, in the service of others.
• The source of my second les
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Joyful Renewal 

USA

My best wishes to you and your family for a healthy and prosperous 2025!

Glittering and Joyful!

USA

My best wishes to you and your family for a joyful holyday season!

Enrique

The Teton Range – 2010

Grand Teton National Park, WY

The Next Step

The transition from your career is a process, not an event. It is lengthy and affects you personally and professionally. For that reason, it takes time to prepare and adjust to the experience. This becomes increasingly clear as you progress from the conceptual to the practical application of your plans.

Previous articles have provided you with a blueprint that describes a logical and actionable planning sequence. These plans address your personal needs and desires as you aspire to the next great phase of your life. The topics discussed are largely applicable to the personal and professional challenges that are common to physicians in various practice settings. 

Considerations and Conclusions

Upon completion of your lifestyle and post career financial plans, you will have reached certain conclusions and made some major decisions. Among them are:

• A description of your desired lifestyle plan
• The estimated cost of
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