What A Mud Run Can Teach You About Managing Your Medical Practice

A few weeks ago, I completed my very first mud run. A mud run is a 5K run with obstacles and mud, lots of it. Imagine a military style obstacle course with climbing walls, balance beams, mudslides, mud pools, mazes and all kinds of fun and crazy stuff. Doing a race like that brought a lot of personal satisfaction. It was a lot of fun and I would probably do it again. But the mud run – and the events leading up to the race – also did another thing for me. It reminded me of an important principle that we often forget in life and in business. Let me share with you how I was reminded of this important lesson. I workout somewhat regularly; so I wasn’t too nervous about completing the race once I signed up. But at the very least, I knew I needed to keep up my current workout and healthier eating habits. Not too mention the fear of having my family – particularly my 7yr old boy – see dad (the almighty one), gas out before the end of the race also kept me going. I couldn’t have my reputation as a Jedi Night be questioned, if you know what I mean.  Committing to the race, however actually gave me further motivation. The race was like fuel to my mind to maintain discipline with my workouts. Not only did the fuel help me push myself harder, it also came in handy when I didn’t feel like working out. More times than I can count, I was tempted to skip my workout. I’d say to myself it was too hot, or I was too tired or I had too many th...
Source: Pediatric Inc - Category: Pediatricians Authors: Tags: Leadership Note to Self The Business of Medicine Accomplishments Commitments Goals Hard Work Health medical practice Objectives Source Type: blogs