I am Dr. Hassan, a Board-Certified Physiatrist and Independent Practice Owner. I help physiatrists start and grow their own profitable practices so they can achieve financial independence and live without limits.
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Have you ever felt like you’re one more podcast episode, one more CME webinar, or one more “expert opinion” away from finally feeling ready to launch your own practice?
You’re not alone—and you’re also not making progress.
In medicine, we’re trained to gather every bit of data before we act. It keeps patients safe. But in business, that same instinct can quietly strangle your dream of independence.
As a physiatrist who’s been where you are—drowning in PDFs, checklists, and “just one more” Google search—I’m here to tell you the truth:
You won’t find clarity by over-researching. You create it through decisive action.
Over-Researching is a Hidden Trap
We live in a world where information is infinite. That’s both a gift and a burden. Every scroll brings a new strategy you’re told to master: EMRs, SEO, billing codes, marketing funnels, compliance updates.
But let’s be clear: too much input clouds your focus.
You may think you’re making a careful, informed decision—but you’re actually stalling. Over-researching keeps you in the illusion of progress while your goals stay parked.
If you’re nodding along, it’s because deep down you know this: over-researching is just another form of avoidance.
You Need Boundaries for Your Brain
In your personal life, you set boundaries. You lock your doors. You decline events that drain you. But in business? Many physicians forget to do the same.
That’s why you’re exhausted—scrolling late-night LinkedIn posts from consultants who want to sell you “the answer.”
It’s time to stop treating research like a full-time job. Put boundaries around your inputs so you can focus on execution.
Try this:
- One hour to research a topic
- Three credible sources maximum
- A firm deadline to decide
No exceptions. That’s your fence. No more analysis paralysis.
A Heading That Matters: Over-Researching Costs You Money
While you’re stuck researching, someone else is launching.
Private equity is moving fast. Reimbursement models are shifting. If you keep waiting to feel 100% informed, you will wake up working 60 hours a week—for someone else’s dream.
The longer you delay action, the more your practice loses momentum, referrals, and revenue.
From Dream to Decision: What to Do Right Now
Pick one project you’ve been circling. Your EMR? Your website? A staffing hire?
Set a timer. Set a deadline. Decide.
Stop hoping clarity will land in your inbox. Create it by committing to action. The antidote to fear isn’t more input. It’s focused momentum.
The Takeaway
Over-researching feels productive, but it’s not. It’s a stall tactic.
If you want to reclaim your time, protect your energy, and build a practice that reflects your values, you must act—decisively and consistently.
I’m Dr. Hassan. I help physiatrists like you stop second-guessing and start building profitable, independent practices with clarity and confidence.
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