The Real Reason Your Momentum Keeps Fading

The Real Reason Your Momentum Keeps Fading

 need to tell you about the most dangerous addiction in our profession.

It’s not what you think.

It’s the “shot in the arm” addiction.

You know the feeling—you go to a conference, read a book, hire a consultant, and you get this surge of energy and optimism. “THIS is it! This is what’s going to change everything!”

For a few weeks, maybe months, you’re fired up. You implement some changes. You see some results.

Then… it wears off.

The energy fades. Old habits creep back. Results plateau. And you start looking for the next shot in the arm.

Here’s why this happens: Most orthodontists focus on what they don’t want instead of getting crystal clear on what they DO want.

They say things like:

  • “I don’t want to be so busy”
  • “I don’t want team drama”
  • “I don’t want to work weekends”

But successful orthodontists think differently. They get specific about what they do want:

  • “I want to work exactly 40 hours per week while maintaining current profitability”
  • “I want a team that resolves 90% of issues without involving me”
  • “I want to take 6 weeks of vacation annually without checking email”

The difference? People typically get what they actually want—because they’re clear, and they’re willing to work for it.

You became an orthodontist because you wanted it. You were clear about the goal and willing to do the work. But somewhere along the way, many of us stopped wanting and started wishing.

Wanting requires hard decisions. Clear priorities. Uncomfortable conversations. Consistent action even when the initial enthusiasm wears off.

Wishing just requires hoping someone else will fix it for you.

Which brings me to why I’m offering something completely different.

Instead of my usual 12-month programs that include full team training, I’m opening up six spots for the 6-Month Leadership Upgrade, focused solely on you and your office manager.

Why 6 months? Because that’s long enough to break through the “shot in the arm” cycle and create lasting change.

Here’s what happens in most coaching relationships:

  • Months 1–2: Honeymoon phase, quick wins, high energy
  • Months 3–4: Reality sets in, old habits resurface, resistance appears
  • Months 5–6: This is where the real work happens—if you have the right guide

Most people quit during months 3–4. They go looking for the next shot in the arm.

But the orthodontists who push through? They’re the ones who knock down their ONE domino and watch everything else fall into place.

That’s where accountability comes in. Not just someone to check in with, but someone who can spot when you’re getting distracted by shiny objects instead of staying focused on what actually matters.

Nature abhors a vacuum. If you simply stop a bad habit without replacing it with something valuable, nature fills that space with something worse.

The investment is $3,500 per month for six months. Compare that to my usual programs, which run 2–3x that amount because they include full team training.

This is your chance to work with me at a fraction of the normal investment—
👉 Click here to schedule your 6-Month Leadership Upgrade Discovery Call

But only if you’re done chasing shots in the arm and ready to do the real work.

Six spots only. When they’re filled, this offer goes away.

If you’re ready to finally break the cycle and find your breakthrough, let’s talk.

Proactive, Productive and Profitable,

Dino