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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Let’s get real for a minute. Medical school trained you to read an MRI like a thriller novel and diagnose like Sherlock Holmes on caffeine. But when it came to running a profitable physiatry practice? Radio silence. No business courses. No strategy sessions. Just a diploma, a mountain of debt, and a system that hopes you’ll stay in line.
That, my friend, is the perfect storm for fear, burnout, and a lifetime of playing financial catch-up.
But here’s the good news: building your own profitable physiatry practice isn’t about being a business genius—it’s about mastering your mindset. Not a fluffy, “positive vibes only” kind of mindset. I’m talking about the unshakable, battle-tested, bulletproof kind that separates physicians who survive from those who thrive.
Here’s how the Unshakable Mindset in Difficult Times framework is the lifeline you didn’t know you needed:
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1. Relax and Refresh (Yes, That’s Actually Part of the Business Plan)
We wear hustle like a badge of honor—but chronic stress is quietly robbing your energy, creativity, and decision-making. Trying to build a business with a fried nervous system is like trying to run a marathon in wet socks. Successful physiatrists learn to recharge before they crash. That means actually blocking off time to rest, recharge, and recalibrate.
Business takeaway: Your best strategic decisions will never come from burnout. Schedule space to breathe, and watch your clarity (and revenue) rise.
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2. Narrow Your Focus (Because Shiny Object Syndrome Is Bankrupting You)
You don’t need another course, another acronym after your name, or another Instagram strategy. What you need is ruthless focus. The unshakable mindset demands that you eliminate distractions, declutter your mental workspace, and commit to one vision: building a practice that pays you what you’re worth and frees you from corporate control.
Business takeaway: A scattered mind builds scattered results. A focused mind builds a legacy.
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3. Be Compassionate With Yourself (Seriously—Cut That Inner Critic Loose)
You’re not a failure because you don’t know how to run a business. You were never taught. But now? Now you get to learn, lead, and take control. Beating yourself up won’t make you profitable. But self-compassion? That fuels resilience—the secret sauce of every successful practice owner.
Business takeaway: Kindness to yourself isn’t weakness. It’s your edge. Treat yourself like your most valuable employee (because you are).
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4. Keep a Positivity Journal (Yes, Even Physiatrists Need Gratitude Practice)
Gratitude reframes fear into fuel. When your brain is wired to see progress, you’ll stop reacting from panic and start responding with purpose. Keep a daily log of your wins—big or small. Closed a case? Hired an assistant? Said no to a toxic payer contract? Write it down.
Business takeaway: What you track improves. What you celebrate expands.
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Final Word from Your Guide (That’s Me—Dr. Hassan):
Listen, you didn’t go into medicine to become an overworked cog in someone else’s machine. You went in to make a difference—on your own terms. That dream? It’s still alive. But it starts with your mind.
An unshakable mindset isn’t just a soft skill—it’s your business strategy. It’s how you shift from reaction to intention, from survival to profitability. And if you’re ready to take that first step, know this:
You’re not alone. You’ve got a guide. You’ve got a path. And your best practice is still ahead of you.
Let’s build it—brick by profitable brick.
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I’m 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. Please go to businessofrehab.com/contractnegotiations to pick up the free guide to help you negotiate the contract of your dreams.
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