Life is a lot like cooking. You have no clue where it’s going!
Cooking is messy. Dishes are everywhere, and the counter is covered in spills. The same thing happens when you’re trying to achieve a goal. Before you reach the finish line, you’re going to face obstacles. So much happens when you travel from A to Z. And it never looks pretty.
There’s no avoiding it: the middle is MESSY.
If your life feels like a mess, that’s good! Embrace the moments when you doubt yourself. Embrace all the times you get overwhelmed and feel like giving up. Messes are important because they make you who you are. Make the mess your message.
Wherever you are in life, whatever you’re trying to achieve, I encourage you to sit in the messy middle. Don’t try to be perfect; instead, just get to 80 percent. Remind yourself that messes are temporary, and in the end, those hard struggles will be worth it.
When you’re in that messy middle, remember: consistency is king! Check out my full discussion with Dr. Kevin Groth on how consistency can take you anywhere.
Kirk Behrendt is a renowned consultant and speaker in the dental industry, known for his expertise in helping dentists create better practices and better lives. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kirk has dedicated his professional life to optimizing the best systems and practices in dentistry. Kirk has been a featured speaker at every major dental meeting in the United States. His company, ACT Dental, has consistently been ranked as one of the top dental consultants in Dentistry Today's annual rankings for the past 10 years. In addition, ACT Dental was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc Magazine, appearing on their Inc 5000 list. Kirk's motivational skills are widely recognized in the dental industry. Dr. Peter Dawson of The Dawson Academy has referred to Kirk as "THE best motivator I have ever heard." Kirk has also assembled a trusted team of advisor experts who work with dentists to customize individual solutions that meet their unique needs. When he's not motivating dentists and their teams, Kirk enjoys coaching his children's sports teams and spending time with his amazing wife, Sarah, and their four children, Kinzie, Lily, Zoe, and Bo.
