Ganga Speaks

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own and are derived from the author’s experiences and observations. This blog is the intellectual property of the blog owner and unauthorised reproduction of the blog material is strictly prohibited. “It is not true that I am self-made. Like everyone, to get to where I am, I stood on the shoulders of giants. My life was built on a foundation of parents, coaches, and teachers; of kind souls who lent couches or gym back rooms where I could sleep; of mentors who shared wisdom and advice; of idols who motivated me from the pages of magazines (and, as my life grew, from personal interaction)...we all need fuel. Without the assistance, advice, and inspiration of others, the gears of our mind grind to a halt, and we’re stuck with nowhere to go.” -           Arnold Schwarzenegger, Foreword, Tools of Titans As is with any other profession, being a self-made successful dentist is a claim that can seldom be made

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own and are derived from the author’s experiences and observations. This blog is the intellectual property of the blog owner and unauthorised reproduction of the blog material is strictly prohibited. Thanks to the internet in general and social media in particular, when it comes to exposure pertaining to ones profession, there is nothing short of an information overload out there. Dentistry is no different. Facebook pages, groups, youtube videos, instagram accounts...dentists today are sharing their work and knowledge on online platforms more than any time in history and it only keeps getting better. To the budding dentist, especially the ones who have only recently established their own practice, this information can at times get a bit overbearing. To put it in simple terms, as a budding dentist, it is often very easy to look at something and start comparing instead of being just truly inspired. The first que