Amy Hayek, DVM, MA, CVC, CVA
Over the past two weeks, a powerful message has resonated with me, and it's something I believe we all need to hear: You get to choose. Not just me, but all of us have the power to decide what we want to do with our lives, to choose what brings meaning, joy, and fulfillment. We have the opportunity to create a life filled with purpose, rather than one driven by necessity, want, or routine. We get to choose.
In the field of Animal Chiropractic, this choice is even more profound. Animal chiropractors have the unique ability to decide who they serve, how often they serve, and under what conditions. They can set boundaries that allow them the freedom and income to not only sustain their practice but to thrive in it. This freedom translates into a better work-life balance, more time with family, and a greater impact on their patients' lives.
I've seen animal chiropractors who work just three days a week, maybe 15 hours total, yet they are more financially successful than they were in previous roles. They are not just earning more; they are living more—spending quality time with loved ones, managing cases more effectively, and helping more animals and people in the process. And that's what really matters: helping more people thrive.
Choosing an Animal Chiropractic lifestyle is a choice between living a meaningful, purpose-driven life and one that feels like just a job. In many traditional associate roles, doctors are bound by schedules, patient quotas, and financial targets that often leave them feeling burnt out. They end up doing tasks that don't align with their passions, stuck in what we might call the "zone of excellence"—a space where they're good at what they do but don't find joy in it.
The "zone of genius," on the other hand, is where you thrive. It’s where your work connects you with others, with your purpose, and with a deep sense of fulfillment. It’s where you feel truly alive, doing what you were meant to do. How many of you have felt that calling at some point in your life? That pull towards something greater, something meaningful? That’s the feeling of being on the verge of stepping into your zone of genius.
As animal chiropractors, you have the choice to live a meaningful life. You can choose to support your community, your family, and yourself in a way that feels aligned with who you are and what you’re here to do. If you're a veterinarian or chiropractor who hasn't yet added Animal Chiropractic to your practice, now is the time to choose a life of purpose and impact.
At Animal Chiropractic Education, we empower veterinarians and chiropractors just like you to make that choice. To choose a life where you can do amazing things, every day. Find us today at https://www.animalchiropracticeducation.com/animal-chiropractic-101, and start choosing the life you want to lead.
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