was the exact opposite of each. The most glaring was that I didn't do things that scared me. I always took the "sure bet" route. Going to dental school was a sure bet. Buying a PPO-driven practice in a middle-class neighborhood was a sure bet. I never took a risk. But, TimmyG is spot-on with pointing out that you have to stick to measured risk. The other characteristic I was opposite of was taking action immediately. It's what holds back intelligent people: paralysis through analysis. I had to wait until everything was in perfect order before I made a move, but by that time, the opportunity was missed. It's never too late to change. But if I could go back, I would change those things and allow myself to make a few mistakes and take a risk. ■ 8/4/2019 FREE FACTS, circle 6 on card dentaltown.com \\ NOVEMBER 2019 41http://clinicianschoice.com http://www.dentaltown.com