The AC Method

#12: The Art of Joy with Dr. Aaron Werner

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In this engaging episode of The AC Method, Dr. Aaron Werner takes listeners on a journey through his optometry career. He emphasizes the power of business acumen and risk-taking in an industry often resistant to change. Dr. Werner shares invaluable advice for early-career professionals, illuminating the zigzag path to success and the importance of having meaningful health discussions. The episode explores the distinct concepts of joy and happiness, encouraging listeners to cultivate joy in their work and personal lives. It emphasizes the value of traditional learning methods, even in our digital age, and underscores the essential link between physical wellness and mental well-being. Listen in for Dr. Werner's transformative three-month challenge and learn from failures that have turned into valuable lessons. This episode of The AC Method not only shares insightful stories but aims to nurture a mindset of continual growth and joy.


About Dr. Aaron Werner:

Dr. Aaron Werner is San Diego native and followed in his father’s footsteps in becoming an optometrist and continuing the family’s private practice Werner Optometry. Dr. Aaron has a passion for helping people improve their vision - in every sense of the word. In addition to taking care of patients, he serves as Sr Director of Learning & Development for Vision Source, a national network of over 3000 independently owned and operated optometry practices. He hosts Independent Insights (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-insights/id1656082333), a weekly podcast related to successfully running private optometry practices whose conversations are applicable to all entrepreneurs and small business leaders.


HIGHLIGHTS:

  1. Dr. Aaron Werner's compelling journey into the field of optometry and the successful growth of his family practice in San Diego.
  2. The critical role of business acumen and risk-taking in the optometry industry, as emphasized by Dr. Werner.
  3. Valuable advice for early-career professionals from Dr. Werner, illuminating the zigzag road to success and the importance of in-depth health discussions.
  4. A deep exploration into the distinctions between joy and happiness, with guidance from Dr. Werner on how to cultivate joy in both professional and personal life.
  5. Dr. Werner's emphasis on the enduring value of traditional learning methods in our digital age, and strategies for accessing the right information effectively.
  6. A unique perspective on the link between physical wellness and mental well-being, featuring Dr. Werner's transformative three-month challenge.
  7. Engaging anecdotes of failures that have evolved into valuable lessons, highlighting Dr. Werner's philosophy of nurturing continual growth and joy.


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    SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Follow Dr. Aaron Werner at: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_werner_vision/

    Listen to his Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-insights/id1656082333


    ✅Subscribe to Aaron’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2SL5iGQlGaTEbvsqpG_oIA ✅

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    TIME STAMPS


    • 00:00 - Prelude
    • 00: 09 - Introduction
    • 00:38  - Introduction to Dr. Aaron Werner
    • 03:26 - Learning the Art of Starting a business
    • 06:18 - You are not unique
    • 09:34 - Advice for new graduates
    • 15:34 - You have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable
    • 18:01 - The joy of doing something hard
    • 20:57 - How to Achieve Joy
    • 26:05 - Create your own joy
    • 37:03 - END


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