What if I told you that you might be the one holding your practice back from its full potential?

In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I’m taking a hard—but necessary—look at how we as orthodontists resist the very things that could help us most. Whether it’s adopting AI, implementing stress-reducing systems, or even saying “yes” to a meeting that could reshape your future, too many of us fall into the trap of thinking we’ve already got it figured out.

This episode isn’t just about AI (though we talk about that too). It’s about mindset. It’s about execution. And it’s about learning to recognize when your own comfort zone has become your biggest obstacle. I’m asking you to reflect—brutally—on where you’re saying “no” to opportunities you should be embracing. Because at the end of the day, when you don’t act, you’re not just cheating yourself… you’re cheating your team, your patients, and your family.

“When you don’t execute, you’re not just cheating yourself. You’re cheating your team, your employees, and your family. It’s bigger than you.” - Chad Wright

“You could be your own worst nightmare in keeping you from getting what you need.” - Dr. Glenn Krieger

Key Takeaways

- Intro: Orthodontists & adoption resistance (00:00)
- Why we delay adopting proven innovations like AI (00:50)
- Leadership blind spots: "I know better" syndrome (02:30)
- EOS, Summit, and the next evolution: Vanguard Intensive (04:20)
- Execution vs. excuses—what’s really stopping you? (06:00)
- Are you the bottleneck to your practice growth? (07:45)
- Final challenge: Say “yes” more often (09:00)


Additional Resources

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