What a thrill to meet two people I have admired for some time yesterday. Both were speakers at the New Beginnings Philosophy Weekend in Eatontown, NJ. Three times a year Dr. Jim Dubel and his crew put on a homespun celebration of chiropractic philosophy. When I accepted the speaking gig last year, I didn’t know that Dr. Dean DiPice and Dr. Kevin Donka would also be on the agenda.
A couple of months ago, an interview on CLA’s On Purpose introduced me to DiPice and his coaching program. What I heard was not only refreshing, but also stimulating. Dean and I had breakfast yesterday morning. I can see why his coaching program has taken off. He asks great questions.
Later, after I did my thing, I got to sit next to Dr. Kevin Donka at lunch. I’ve been a subscriber to ChiroThots for years. (To subscribe send an email to chirothots@aol.com with your name and the word "subscribe.") Each week Kevin shares a one-page essay about some facet of chiropractic philosophy. I enjoy how he takes the philosophical and turns it into a practical, down to earth handout for patients. We talked about writing and getting ideas. Unlike me, who stockpiles content for Monday Morning Motivation in advance, Scott spends about an hour each Monday morning crafting his message! (Be watching for his upcoming riff on “It’s a No Brainer.”)