In this episode of 5 Minute Friday, I walk you through why pre-scheduling your year—especially the time off—is the single most powerful thing you can do to take back control of your life and your practice. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overworked, or like you're building your life around your office hours instead of the other way around, this episode is for you.

I've been doing this a long time, and I can promise you: no one ever regrets the time they took off. But so many docs regret the time they didn’t. Whether you want to work 3 days a week, take 10 weeks off a year, or scale your practice while feeling less burned out—yes, it’s possible. But it starts by scheduling your life like it matters... because it does.

Quotes

"You will never regret the days you took off.”
— Dr. Glenn Krieger
“You’ll walk away with a 90-day plan, personalized by AI, based on everything you discussed—so you’re not just inspired... you’re activated.”
 — Dr. Glenn Krieger

Key Takeaways

Cold Open: Just plan the vacation (00:00)
Why I’m obsessed with full-year scheduling (00:21)
"I can’t take time off" is a lie—here’s how to fix it (01:12)
How to reverse-engineer your ideal 2026 (01:40)
Solvency accounts & setting practice boundaries (02:20)
Sneak peek: the G.O.L.D. Coaching Program (03:00)
Final challenge: go schedule your dream year (04:30)


Additional Resources

You deserve a practice that supports your life—not a life that serves your practice.

✅ Go block off your 2026 vacations.
 📩 DM me if you want help building a schedule that gives you freedom and fuels your growth.
 💡 Curious about the G.O.L.D. Coaching Program launching in early 2026?

 Reach out now—founding practices are already jumping in, and there are limited spots for early access.
Let’s build your best year together—on purpose.

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