The Talent Code or What it Takes to be Great

The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle is a book that delves into what makes a person great rather than merely good. The author identifies three fundamental principles that lead an individual to become great at what they do:
1. Deep Practice is the willingness to practice at an extremely intense level hour after hour.
2.The investment in time, passion and practice which is combined with an incredible amount of motivation.
3.Studying with master level coaches or mentors. The development of great skills requires other people of greatness who are able to bring out the best in others.

Mr. Coyle's beliefs are nothing new for me or any other person who not only strives for excellence but does, in fact, achieve excellence.
Up until the recession hit our office mid year 2007, I practiced 60 hours a week for 27 years. And when not actually treating patients, I was attending continuing education and have attained 2500 hours of study which is more than any other general dentist in the Capital District. My education was not the result of a few hours of study during a vacation to an exotic location like so many other professionals do but it was spent with many of the world's best restorative dentists such as Frank Spear, Fred McIntyre, Newton Fahl and Paul Belvedere.
Greatness is the result of study, passion, and practice.
Why would any patient accept mediocre care from their physician, lawyer or dentist? Excellence exists and you MUST find it.