I did it again.

I am on track, at least with my first quarter estimates, to earn more this year than I did during any year working 40+ hours per week, even in clinical management.

The bonus – I’m not working 40+ hours per week.

In fact, I’m working quite a bit less than that in my practice.  I have the pleasure of working with motivated clients who are there because they want to change and improve their lives.  And I get to work with some pretty awesome interns/students as well too.  All on my time, when it is good for me, and my clients, to meet.

Will I break the magical “six-figure income!!!!” you read from time to time?

Nope.

Instead, I have all the time I want to spend with my wife and family.  It’s a trade off, and one I gladly make.  I really don’t care to work that hard, right now, to make that kind of money.

I will, eventually.

But while the kids are young, making a modest living in private practice and having the freedom to choose when and where my time is spent – that is the life.

Of course, if any of those other projects take off, maybe that “magical” figure comes in anyway, despite my not working that hard.

But until then, I am quite content living the life of a family-man, earning enough to feel successful and authentic.

I don’t point this out to brag or boast.  But I wanted you to see that it’s possible.  It takes a bit of work in the beginning, and a few sleepless nights.  But it’s so worth it.  It doesn’t take being a genius to make this work – I am no rocket-surgeon.  But with a little persistence and a little help from the right people at the right time, you can do it to.

Good luck.  I’m here if you need me.  There are quite a few of us out here if you need us.

If you want to find out more about how I did it – check out the book The Private Practice Field Guide.

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