A Moment of Clarity from January 29, 2007: 

While the fear of failure gets all the press, that’s often not what holds us back. It’s the fear of blame. The fear of criticism. Judgment. And the big one: the fear of taking responsibility. 

Turns out, mistrusting our ability to achieve pales in comparison to the sting we imagine from what others may think or say about us. 

This keeps innovative projects from being launched, lectures from being delivered, deeply held convictions from being expressed, and the lives of others from being inspired.

“Who am I to make a difference?” we lie to ourselves.

Living small doesn’t become someone who knows the truth about health and healing. Attempting to fly under the radar doesn’t suit a revolutionary. Trying to fit in, be accepted, and toe the line is actually a treaty with doubters, detractors, and naysayers.

Be responsible. Take a stand. Tell the truth. Plant your flag. Make a ruckus.

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Bill Esteb, a passionate chiropractic advocate since 1981, brings a fresh perspective to the profession as Patient Media’s creative director and co-founder of Perfect Patients. With 13 insightful books examining the doctor-patient relationship, he inspires chiropractors worldwide as a chiropractic speaker, through his chiropractor coaching program, and consulting. Since 1999 Monday Morning Motivation has been emailed weekly to over 10,000 subscribers, sparking breakthroughs across the chiropractic community.

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