Some days in oral surgery feel like everything conspires against you. Your back hurts, your schedule is overbooked, and (to top it all off) your favorite assistant called in sick! In this solo episode, Dr. Grant Stucki reflects on how to find joy and purpose in those difficult moments while offering practical ways to shift your mindset. Drawing inspiration from Einstein’s theory of relativity, he compares our attitude to gravity, shaping the emotional space around us and influencing everyone we work with. Through stories from his own practice, he explores how awareness, intention, and small daily choices can transform frustration into focus. He shares simple strategies like identifying your top stressors and writing down what boosts your energy, and offers book recommendations that inspire greater mental strength and positivity. Tune in to reconnect with the purpose and positivity that keep great surgeons going!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A new series exploring lessons from everyday surgical experiences.
• Announcing Dr. Stucki’s upcoming course on PRF and Exparel in Denver.
• Today’s topic: How to find joy in surgery and maintain a positive attitude on tough days.
• Einstein’s theory of relativity as a metaphor for mindset and influence.
• How our mental “gravity” affects the people and energy around us.
• A story about Dr. Stucki’s brother and his contagious enthusiasm for surgery.
• Reflections on how surgeons can become jaded and cynical over time.
• The impact of negativity on staff, patients, and surgical outcomes.
• Being intentional about the energy and attitude brought into the workplace.
• Strategies for maintaining positive energy, including building awareness of triggers.
• Book Recommendations: On Fire, The Alter Ego Effect, and Can't Hurt Me.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Enhancing Surgical Outcomes with Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Exparel in Oral Surgery Course — https://www.collectiveeducationsociety.com/products/courses/prf-and-exparel

Collective Education Society — https://www.collectiveeducationsociety.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery blog — https://everydayoralsurgery.com/blog/

On Fire — https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Choices-Ignite-Radically-Inspired/dp/1501117726

The Alter Ego Effect — https://alteregoeffect.com/

Can't Hurt Me — https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059