What rock do you throw that makes the biggest splash? What action do you take that has the most significant effect? In this episode we draw on philosophy from the 80-20 rule, The One Thing, and the late legendary coach John Wooden. With my own personalized spin, of course.

In the world of physical therapy there are groups of clinicians that are either gun-ho for hands on joint moving/pushing and those who spend very little time there that report it's minimal utility. The balance is often in the middle. It can be extremely effective when used as an adjunct in the right situation for the right reason. As long as all things lead to better movement. I'm a huge fan of having options. Not training a skill, to not have confidence in its application, is not reason enough to not do it. If you choose not to, no worries, as long as there is a clinically minded reason based on the patient to back it up.

Let freedom ring loud and clear. May we never forget those to sacrificed to make it possible. God Bless America.

I had a recent privilege of learning from a combined group of a physiatrist, pain management MD, and a spinal surgeon. All three of these professionals brought great experience and insights, was fantastic to hear how essential they viewed good physical therapy to be. The principles of the relationships I speak about can be applied for success in any feild. A trademark of excellence that should be a standard of care.

My thoughts and reflections on a recent reading, Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. Here is my favorite quote from spending time in its pages: 'You search far too much, that in all that searching you don't find time for finding'

Strength Ain't Daily Life. At least for the large majority of us. We need strength to live a wholesome life with our normal activities. However, daily tasks usually don't allow us to strengthen ourselves enough to make a meaningful change, or even to maintain our current capacity.

It was an awesome weekend taking a scoliosis course from Kellie Grimes. To say that this experience only brought the tip of the iceberg into view would be an understatement. It left me hungry and excited for far more.

Our deepest gratitude and reverence to those who paid the ultimate price, who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Every successful person you know was an overnight success... To someone

The subtle difference may effect your level of success, depending upon how you define success. Only one provides the opportunity toward fulfillment. The choice is, and will continue to be, yours.