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. “Career fulfilment” has these days become the pole star of the millennial generation. Irrespective of the field of work, feeling content with one’s work life has become the top most priority for all young professionals today. While success has different definitions for different people; for some it might mean raking in huge profits and buying that luxury possession to show off to the world, for others it might mean something as simple as being able to earn enough to support a comfortable life, craving fulfilment is something that is common to everyone. It is this pursuit of fulfilment that has led to the argument of “work-life” balance in the world today. That is because most people are not happy with where they...

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. High school...College...Graduation...Post graduation...PhD? (Yes! some people like to keep going)...the point is, no matter what career milestone you achieve in life, there is ONE question common to all of these after the “celebrations of achievement” are over; “So...What’s your plan?” I’m pretty sure everyone reading this blog is very familiar with the question...too familiar maybe...familiar to a point that you mentally prepare yourself to walk out of the conversation with the person who popped the question in the first place! All said and done, I still want you to look at the question one more time. Only this time, try looking at it from the point of view of understanding the question in the first p...

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. “ A side hustle is a way to make some extra cash that allows you flexibility to pursue what you’re most interested in. It can also be your true passion – a chance to delve into fashion, travel or whatever it is you care about the most without quitting your day job .” -           Do the Side Hustle: 5 Better Ways toEarn Extra Cash , www.entrepreneur.com Let’s face it, the present scenario of clinical dental practice is such that, establishing a new set-up, paying your bills, supporting yourself and family while at the same time raking in a decent profit is no easy feat. Getting down to the numbers which I have already discussed in a previous blog about the financi...

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...

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.   “When 99 percent of your life is your work, either you are really bad at what you do or you are completely off balance with the rest of your life; neither is something to be proud of.” -           Jerome Jarre As harsh as the quote may sound, if you look closely, we are all guilty of this at some point in our lives. The unfortunate truth here is that most of us will continue to live so our entire lives while only dreaming of the ever so elusive balance that one aims to strike when it comes to work and life. What am I talking about? Here are some quick questions that will give you an insight; Do you take a weekly break from your practice? If ...

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. Rotary endodontics, Implants, Advanced esthetics, Laser dentistry. Terms that once used to adorn various advertisements for courses have now found their way on to the boards of dental clinics and why not? It is 2017 after all! The humble dental clinic has given way to personal brands, chain clinics and registered trademarks. Dentists have risen above clinical practice. Marketing, selling and monthly targets are now mainstay and dental practice has become a business. Dentistry and technology are advancing at breakneck speed and it is only justified that practicing dentists too stay updated and adapt to the changing practices. However, with the field and the scenario refusing to slow down on the advancing front, th...