Ask for Help!

I strongly encourage you to seek help whenever you encounter challenges or feel stuck. Many people believe they are alone in figuring things out, but that’s never the case. There are always resources and people available to support you—you just need to reach out.

Utilize Your Network

Leverage your network and colleagues to learn, grow, and improve your practice. From my experience, and after reading numerous books on business, leadership, management, and personal development, one recurring theme is clear: successful individuals, regardless of their industry, rarely achieve greatness alone. Support systems play a crucial role in their journey.

Take basketball as an example. Many consider Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player of all time because of his personal accolades and six championships. However, if you dig deeper, you’ll see he didn’t achieve any of this alone. He had a vast support system, including teammates, personal trainers, and health experts guiding him. Behind every great player is an entire team helping them reach their potential—the same applies to you.

Seek Out Guidance

If you work in a clinic with multiple colleagues, don’t hesitate to ask questions and learn from their experiences. If you’re in a solo practice, turn to online resources or professional networks. Join online groups, seek out mentors, or hire a coach. There are countless ways to get the help you need to succeed—don’t be afraid to take advantage of them.

I recently read a book about coaching in professional sports. Every professional sports team has a head coach, multiple assistant coaches, a player development coach, a skills coach, a strength and conditioning coach, a nutrition coach, and more. The book posed a thought-provoking question: “If top athletes have so many coaches, why doesn’t everyone else have a coach for their respective field?”

My Personal Experience

For example, I currently work with an executive coach. Yes, that’s a thing—there are professionals who coach business owners and executives on how to be more effective leaders. If executives and high-performing professionals are using coaches to improve, why shouldn’t you?

Final Thoughts

In summary, don’t hesitate to seek support from friends, family, colleagues, mentors, online communities, or professional coaches. Seeking help is a powerful way to continue learning, honing your skills, and becoming a more effective therapist or professional in your field.

Remember, no one achieves greatness alone. Reach out, ask for help, and watch yourself grow!