Don’t Be “Thirsty”

I just learned a new use and meaning for the word thirsty: acting far too needy or desperate.

When it’s too obvious that a D.C. wants something from another, that person is being “thirsty”.

Being thirsty turns patients off.

Here are just a few ways that D.C.s can appear thirsty…

• Providing “Free Spinal Exams” in public places.
• Calling patients who haven’t been in the office in a while.
• Asking patients, “How did you hear about us?”
• Asking for referrals.
• Doing anything that creates a resistance or a perception of “trying too hard”.

The opposite of thirsty would be playing hard to get or being indifferent.

Being thirsty for a specific process/outcome is also a weak position to be in.

What works best is to walk in a state of awareness, openness, gratitude, and possibility.

Stay nimble at all times.

Expect everything to work out… no matter what happens.