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You're Not Losing Motivation, You're Losing Chaos: How to Survive the Messy Middle of Practice Gowth | E304
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- Optometry: The Ultimate O.D.
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- May 7, 2026
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- 1445
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You're Not Losing Motivation, You're Losing Chaos: How to Survive the Messy Middle of Practice Gowth | E304 Highlights from this episode: You're Not Losing Motivation, You're Losing Chaos: How to Survive the Messy Middle of Practice Growth (00:45) Closing Thought: 3 Characteristics of Great CEOs (19:52) I used to think feeling bored in my practice meant I was losing my edge, but I’ve realized it’s actually a sign that things are working—and that’s where most ODs get tripped up. When the chaos fades, it’s tempting to chase shiny new services or ideas, but that’s exactly what stalls real growth. I have shifted from being a doer to a builder by measuring wins differently and creating urgency without blowing up what’s already working. If you’re in that “messy middle” of private practice growth, you need to stay disciplined long enough to actually finish what you started. Join in the conversation and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the great content coming down the pipe! For exclusive content, be sure to register your email on our website and I will be sending out newsletters and other great bonuses as we go. I love getting feedback, questions, suggestions, etc. so contact me at www.theultimateod.com , on social media (click here for -> YouTube , …