Dentistry On FIRE

Sometimes we need to be realistic about our goals. Just 2 weeks into 5am CrossFit, and Dr. Buske’s goal has gone from being the best, to just finishing without puking on himself. Being competitive can be an asset, but it can also be a liability. In striving to be the best, you could forgo good form and injure yourself. It’s always a good idea to build a foundation of fundamentals and confidence. T...

Whether it’s his workouts or his business, Dr. Buske puts a lot of time and effort into preparing and executing. When we think about our relationships with our significant others, when’s the last time you put in that much effort? Dr. Buske takes his wife off weekly dates, and he puts a lot of energy into making it a special experience each time. Can you say the same? Dr. Buske’s challenge for list...

It’s so easy to get stuck on automatic, but it can really kill your potential. Dr. Buske has seen this first hand while training for a marathon. His mile time was always in the same range… until last weekend. Dr. Buske went running with a friend that has a faster pace. It was a challenge, but he pushed himself to keep up. At the end of their run, Dr. Buske realized he had shaved a whole minute off...

Have you ever been working towards a goal and hit a plateau? Dr. Buske has been working on his fitness, and found what he was doing could only take him so far. Instead of getting frustrated, he decided to look outside, what he was currently doing. Sometimes all it takes is changing our story, and possibilities open up. Looking at it from that perspective, Dr. Buske decided it was time to join a Cr...

An event came up recently that really pissed off Dr. Buske. He got really upset, but then he realized that meant it was owning him. It wasn’t until he took 100% responsibility for his part in it, that he flipped the script and owned the outcome. We create our own power and energy, and our choices might look very different from the next person. It’s about what is useful for you. Your output doesn’t...

Dr. Buske recently started his CrossFit journey, and it left him feeling very sore. He saw that his gym offered a trapeze yoga class, so he decided to give it a try to loosen up. When he walked in and saw the setup, he got intimidated. He moved through that trepidation, though, and by the end he felt so good. He had to wonder, though, how many people are missing out on something in life because th...

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Do you ever just collide with someone else? You have a difference in opinion, but instead of just leaving it at that, you take it personally and get your emotions involved? We’ve all been there. Dr. Buske has found that it’s helpful to consider that everyone sees things through a different lens. Your values, beliefs, the way you see the world, it was all shaped by how you were brought up and those...

How did you make it through Covid? A lot of people fell into the trap of anger about decisions already made, or worry about what’s to come. Dr. Buske handled it with faith, uncertainty, and clarity. He knew anger and worry wouldn’t serve him. He decided to have faith that this would pass. He admitted to himself that he doesn’t know 95% of the information out there, and that kept him curious. He al...

Dr. Buske intended to get to the airport on time for his flight, but what exactly did that look like? The path wasn’t simply A to B. He was 13 miles out when he hit a wall of traffic. As he brought up his GPS, it informed him it was going to take an hour and 13 minutes to go the next 13 miles. Not wanting to miss his flight, Dr. Buske made a choice. He chose to drive down the shoulder for 8 miles,...

What is clarity to you? During a recent meditation, Dr. Buske realized that it can be an ending to inner conflict. When we’re not clear, there’s often a cloud of confusion and uncertainty, and maybe even fear. The next time you’re not clear, start with making a commitment. Commitment breeds courage, courage yields clarity, and clarity delivers confidence. When we’re not fully committed, we can con...

We all live by our foundation, it sets the tone for everything else. Dr Buske’s foundation is built on one solid piece, integrity. To him, that means standing in the light, whole and complete, and hiding nothing in the shadows. So many of us lie to ourselves by not living up to our word. When we tell ourselves we’re going to do something, and we don’t, it slowly eats away at our integrity. We all...

Selling a home can be scary and wrought with pressure. When Dr. Buske’s realtor called him the other day about a serious buyer, he felt like they would have an offer by morning. The offer did come towards the end of the next day, and Dr. Buske’s wife told him they’d discuss it when he got home shortly. By the time he got home, the buyers had already backed out. Dr. Buske was upset at first, until...

People will often say they’d die for something, but what about what they’d live for? What’s going to be your legacy? What do you stand for? Dr. Buske stands for eradicating divorce, depression, sedation, and suicide in the dental industry. It’s the vision he’s chosen to build his life around. He makes the choice to be uncomfortable and vulnerable so that he may help even one person. What area in y...

Just before beginning a couple hour long MRI appointment, Dr. Buske had been talking to a friend about when it’s not the right time for something. Over the next couple of hours, he had plenty of opportunity to consider what makes it the right time for something. Is it when it’s convenient? Dr. Buske could think of several things that were inconvenient in his life currently, but he realized they we...

Summer is prime time for water sports, so the Buske family was excited to get back on their boat after it had been in the shop for 6 weeks. After some tubing and swimming, it was time to water surf, Jeff’s favorite. Just as they were getting going, the boat began to overheat. Realizing the problem with the boat hadn’t been properly fixed, Jeff found himself frustrated and angry. Just like in life,...

How do you approach learning and implementing something new? Do you focus more on studying or training? When we study something, we’re able to intellectually understand the components of it.  We discover the ingredients necessary to be successful, but it doesn’t necessarily make us successful. Training is when you take that knowledge and do something with it. There are two main elements to trainin...

Do you strive for progress or perfection? Dr. Buske views perfection as an evil word that creates a derailment from the opportunity to get accomplished. If you find yourself waiting until something is perfect, chances are that’s based out of fear. Perfection is unattainable, and usually just leads to procrastination. Dr. Buske challenges you instead to focus on excellence, on having a great outcom...

In this week's Jeff talks about preparation verse winging it.  A little preparation goes a long way and whether we know it or not our success is directly related to our preparation. It's important to plan your week out and not be governed by the whims of others. ________________ Are you ready to lead authentically, live abundantly, and love always? Are you held back from this by a lack of communit...

Sometimes, we get so caught up in hitting a home run, whether in life, relationships, or businesses. And we rely on it too much to save us. We never stop and think about aiming too high, but fail to take into consideration the steps that must come into play. Dr. Jeff Buske shares a story on how he and his children got hooked on surfing, and one of their ventures. He outlines that we must not skip...

Dr. Jeff Buske tells an anecdote on how an early morning stroll almost turned for the worse because he was not focusing on the moment. Going too fast and not relishing the present moment is like going through life with blinders on, says Dr. Jeff. When indifferent to the present, you are bound to miss out on some things that life has to offer you. Take a breather, and remind yourself to be in the m...

An injury reminds you that you are going too fast, and you need to slow down lest you lose everything you worked hard for. Just as meeting your goals is important, taking time for a breather is equally significant. You can’t appreciate everything, especially in this world that is moving too fast. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Buske outlines the importance of taking time for the self and enjoying what...

Do you agree that entitlement keeps you stuck? If we want to grow, we have to be willing to work for it. This is something Dr. Buske tries to instill in his children. Just the other day, he caught his son playing video games when he shouldn’t have been. Together, they sat down to revisit their agreement about time limits for video games. The agreement was that before he could play any games he had...

Sometimes we have to aim small to grow big. Just the other day, Dr. Buske and his 11 year old son were playing catch and had the goal of 20 consecutive catches. They both were off their game and just weren’t connecting. His son was getting frustrated and wanted to give up. Instead, Dr. Buske recommended they take a break. When they got back to it, they went 20 for 20. His son learned a valuable le...

With his world falling apart, Dr. Buske knew he had to find help, he knew he needed someone he could believe in. So, he found a mentor and got training. It forced him to look at himself and his relationships, and it began to change him. For the first time, instead of listening to everyone else, Dr. Buske started listening to what he truly wanted. For the first time in his life, he could answer the...