The Practice November 2013 Issue | Page 12

2 14 BEST INVESTMENTS THE EVERY DOCTOR SHOULD MAKE THIS YEAR PA R T 2 O F 3 PART TWO IN LAST MONTH’S ISSUE, YOU LEARNED ABOUT THE FIRST FOUR OF JAY’S 14 VERY BEST INVESTMENTS EVERY DOCTOR SHOULD MAKE. HAVING ALREADY IMPLEMENTED SOME OF THEM BY NOW, READ ON TO LEARN ABOUT THE NEXT FIVE THAT WILL HELP YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS! #5 — INVEST IN FITNESS Your health, your energy level, and your longevity play a huge role in the success of your business and your relationships. No one can argue with the “fact” that when a person feels better about themselves, they have more confidence; which improves attitudes and behaviors; which translates into greater personal satisfaction; and better business results. 11 The Practice Invest in your personal health first, and foremost, by getting a complete physical. Find out your body mass index (BMI/percentage of body fat), and what tests you should have done at your age. Find out if you have any health problems you may not even be aware of. And those you are aware of — e.g., you’re out of shape and you know it — start doing something about it! A personal trainer is a great way to go since they provide the discipline and accountability so many of us lack. Work together to figure out a routine that works for you. You’ll be ensuring the investment you make in time and effort will provide the biggest payback to your personal health and well-being. And don’t forget the HEALTHY NUTRITION portion of the equation. Investing in your health is not optional and needs to become something you “just do” as part of your weekly routine. Your business can’t thrive if you’re not at your best! #6 — INVEST IN CASH These 14 Best Investments will help you increase your earnings… so you can, in turn, increase your savings. It’s essential, though, to automate the process; it has to become second nature so you don’t even think about it. If you don’t already have some sort of a pension or tax advantaged account, set up an online account… and do it YESTERDAY! Consider this as making payments on your future. Connect this savings vehicle to your business account, assuming that’s the account that will always have money in it. Then schedule to have