“The Best Way to Learn To Do What You Want To Do Is By Doing What You Want To Do.”

30 Years Ago

I was working in a skilled nursing home as a new physical therapist at that time. Then, one day, the toughest patient I have ever had was admitted. Rusty was involved in a motor vehicle accident and was a physical wreck. After a few weeks in a coma we started working with him. As he progressed my assistant and I literally started standing him and walking him down the hall– almost like a puppet. We supported him on both sides and took turns pushing a leg forward– since he was unable to do so on his own.

Soon he started to move his own legs forward and then he started to stand better on his own power. To my amazement, he was really doing well. It was then when I coined the phrase, ”The Best Way to Learn To Do What You Want To Do Is By Doing What You Want To Do.” After 2-3 months (not sure anymore) Rusty actually graduated, became independent, left the nursing facility and went home to soon get married. And that was the last time I had ever heard of him… UNTIL

Last Week

I received a call on the land line. The caller asked me if I was Tom, the physical therapist, and I said “Yes.” It was Rusty, after all those years. We talked and he shared with me how he has continued to be successful since our first encounter 30 years ago. What a thrill to hear from him after so long.

 ”The Best Way to Learn To Do What You Want To Do Is By Doing What You Want To Do.” I have used the phrase on all my patients since that time. And it has helped to produce truly amazing results.

The Same Applies in Business or Any Endeavor

If you are starting a business… I would encourage you to get moving in that direction. Don’t wait to you have it all figured out or have it perfect. Just get started. Start doing what you want to do and learn along the way. And perhaps you too will learn that  ”The Best Way to Learn To Do What You Want To Do Is By Doing What You Want To Do.”