How do you actually get better — as a clinician, a business owner, or a leader? It’s not more school, another certification, or reading one more article. It’s reps.
In this episode, I break down the single biggest piece of advice I give new clinicians (and anyone moving into leadership or entrepreneurship): your education is just your ticket to play — expertise comes from getting reps.
We’ll explore:
Why formal education is only the starting line, not the finish line
How repeated exposure to patient cases sharpens pattern recognition and clinical decision-making
What it really means to turn experience into wisdom through reflection
Why this “reps + reflection” framework applies equally to business and leadership — hiring, marketing, launching new services
Practical ways to accelerate growth in any career path without waiting years for confidence to catch up
Why This Matters
Confidence isn’t built in a classroom — it’s built in the field, one decision at a time.
Business & leadership skills develop the same way as clinical ones — through lived experience and iteration.
If you’re feeling “stuck” or unsure, the solution isn’t another credential — it’s getting in the game and stacking reps.
Listen to the Episode to Hear …
How to intentionally extract lessons from each patient, project, or business challenge
Personal stories from my early days as a clinician and later as an entrepreneur
Simple strategies to speed up growth without burning out — journaling, mentorship, and deliberate practice
Encouragement to stop waiting for perfection and just start doing the work
Full episode note: https://rehabupracticesolutions.com/better-outcomes-163
Podcast: https://www.betteroutcomes.show
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