Q:

Dr. M
I was sent your e-mail, or put on your list by a friend who knew that
I was struggling in practice.  I have been in practice now for two and a
half years and I am not making it.  What do you suggest?  Everywhere I
look for help I am asked for money.  I would gladly pay if I could!  I am
frustrated because there is so much advice and so many seminars.  Any
advice?


A:

Thanks for the e-mail. Unfortunately .. your problem is not unique .. and usually some 
fine tuning and a little extra work beyond your comfort zone will make a difference. So 
.. if you want me to help you .. as best I can and with the time I have .. you'll have to 
do a lot of homework. I will do my best to reply to you the same or next day.

If you have access to the internet you have to visit my webpage: 
http://www.mindspring.com/~chirosmart amd spend a few hours scrolling through the 
Practice Tips and Cyberconsulting sites. These areas will offer you some free and 
useful information and things to do. Take your time and forget about the dates listed .. 
what was important for someone a year or so ago may apply to you today. Also .. 
there may be topics that have no interest for you but if you continue to scroll down the 
list you'll find some that do.

If you cannot get into the internet with juno .. then take a diskette and visit a local 
Kinkos or library or a friends computer .. you have to do some homework and this is 
where you start. Copy the items and use it later

Second .. I need to know a little about yourself .. when you graduated .. what you 
have done since .. where you found the greatest obstacles were .. what you did to turn 
things around .. what stopped it from happening .. where you are today .. what you 
are presently doing as you answer this .. what is your level of committment to make 
the change .. can you work as an associate or IC for someone and if you have .. was it 
a bad experince .. where you practice and the area's potential .. and whatever else you 
can add. Furthermore . step aside now and elevate yourself on a cloud looking down 
on yourself .. if you could offer free advice without any thought of your present reality 
.. what would you say .. who would need to help you .. what would you need .. a 
BIG wish list without thought of the possibility .. just for fun.

Do this .. take your time as any answers that are just a bunch of BS I'll disregrad and 
think that is where you are headed. Give this some deep thought.

Third .. if you do not own my Smart Start Book I advise you to get it. It costs $59.95 
via me or chirostore but if you call Life University Bookstore (sorry I don't know the 
number .. ask for a 800 listing) they have it for the student price of $35 .. I think 
Palmer bookstore has some also.

Fourth .. forget what was and concentrate on the baby steps it'll take to make it what it 
will be

Go to work 

Have a Great Day

Dr. M