Dooley Noted: 4/22/2015
In anatomical academia, I am low on the totem pole.
To my seasoned academic veterans of anatomy, I am still at the beginning of my career.
In other circles, I am regarded as an anatomic expert.
To my chiropractic colleagues, I have broken down walls.
To my movement speciality colleagues, I’m encouraged to share what I’ve learned with no concern for accolades.
To someone, you are at the top of your career.
To someone else, you’re at the bottom.
I encourage you to do what works well for me: Don’t get caught up in the accolades.
Accolades get in the way of present performance.
What one has done has minor bearing on what one is currently doing.
Think about it. When is the last time you were concerned about all the good someone has done in the past?
What we currently do shapes us.
Despite the absence or presence of accolades, I always find a circle of students around me, eager to learn what I’m open to teach.
It’s about the anatomy – not the accolades.
Accolades are a means to self-flagellate. It’s wasted energy that can be used to propel others.
The focus can be better spent on those eager to learn.
Fancy accolades mean little if you can’t share what you know.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley