tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86686558831222584212024-03-18T05:21:21.193-07:00Blog @DrBenFungHonest conversations about academics, career advice, business, and life.Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-17047465539315645552017-01-02T08:59:00.003-08:002017-01-02T08:59:39.689-08:00Relate in Eight<div style="text-align: justify;">
My dear friends,</div>
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I am stoked... beyond stoked! ... to be able to share with you I'm launching a new project that will encompass so very much of what has been on my mind and on my heart for so very long.</div>
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I have flirted with a regular broadcast, expanding past my usual business, advocacy, career success, physical therapy, marketing, branding content... and, even integrating my dad blog, my millennial Asian blog, this blog... and, just my overall thoughts into something of a little bit more than a social media piece.</div>
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Yes.... it's finally time to reveal:</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://youtube.com/drbenfung" target="_blank">Relate in Eight</a></span></u></b></div>
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<a href="http://youtube.com/drbenfung" target="_blank">Becoming better connectors, 8 minutes at a time.</a></div>
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I'm publishing it on YouTube with the revived <a href="http://drbenfung.com/">DrBenFung.com</a> (shamelessly plugged), built by <a href="http://updocmedia.com/websites" target="_blank">UpDoc Media Websites</a>.</div>
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Why???</div>
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Glad you asked. Essentially, I've been wanting to blend my thoughts on larger issues in life than just business, career, marketing, branding... so many of you have requested that I share my thoughts on relationships, general life wisdoms, etc.</div>
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Having a huge passion to also discuss millennial issues, cultural clash topics, and relationships... I felt a new channel was needed.</div>
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And, so... now! We have... Relate in Eight :) This idea has actually been on my mind and in my heart for the better part of a year. I'm sooooo excited to be able to share it.</div>
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Please check it out, lend me your feedback, and I'll see you there!</div>
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<b><i>Have a wonderful year,</i></b></div>
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<b><i>-Ben</i></b></div>
Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-5053785398556365972016-12-11T22:19:00.000-08:002016-12-11T22:19:01.138-08:002016 - Year End & Thoughts For The New Year<div style="text-align: justify;">
So... it's been a terribly long time. How long??? Long enough for Blogger to have changed some of their admin features sets... still not long enough for me to have revamped this site... HAHA =P</div>
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That long.</h4>
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<b><i>Preeeeeetty crazy. So... Let's catch up!</i></b></div>
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The rest of October was a blur. So, there was Ascend Event by WebPT, PPS, and just a blur of getting back to the "norm" -- which included getting crazy sick, then... the rest of my family getting crazy sick. #SoThatHappened</div>
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Speaking at Ascend and the incredible networking at PPS was just simply glorious. You can find my thoughts on them here on the UpDoc Media Blog:</div>
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Beyond this, I've finally decided to get an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drbenfung/" target="_blank">Instagram for my "Dr. Ben Fung" brand</a>. With that checked off and this blog continuing... I'm still in the works to getting to two or three... or four posts I owe myself in my <a href="http://daddyintheraw.com/" target="_blank">Daddy In The Raw #DadBlogger</a>.</div>
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Seriously... I'm working on it. #SoCrazyBusy</div>
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OH! We saw MOANA. It was an incredible movie... wait.... probably better for Daddy In The Raw.</div>
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So, okay... back on track. I'm coming to grips with the fact that, I just have too many outlets. I think this will have to be a space for personal reflection, journaling, and generally, a quarterly'ish update.</div>
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Much of my most current writings are available via the <a href="http://updocmedia.com/blog" target="_blank">UpDoc Media Blog</a>...</div>
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Gee... other than that... this one SHORT update. I guess the real update is this:</div>
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Life has gotten cray cray! There are more platforms and more mediums than I can begin to fully appreciate... despite being some type of social media guru in the space of physical therapy. I expect there to be a consolidation of user behaviors.... after all, people want to feel connected.<br />
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Best greeting ever!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/snapchat?src=hash">#snapchat</a> <a href="https://t.co/ICj7rrvv7P">pic.twitter.com/ICj7rrvv7P</a></div>
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<b>I had the truly distinguished privilege and pleasure to be the #VPTASC2016's keynote speaker and additional breakout sessions speaker. The topics:</b></div>
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"Be more... than a physical therapist" - Dr. Ben Fung <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChoosePT?src=hash">#ChoosePT</a></div>
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As DPT we need to be better advocates, participants, & salespeople. What you do outside of clinic counts <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a></div>
— Heather Littier, SPT (@Heather_Littier) <a href="https://twitter.com/Heather_Littier/status/784391110051434496">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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"If you're not growing, you're regressing." <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dptstudent?src=hash">#dptstudent</a></div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a> On more circles and fewer rows in helping organizations function better/ involve people <a href="https://twitter.com/VPTAStudentSIG">@VPTAStudentSIG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VPTA_Tweets">@VPTA_Tweets</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/MM3rEArYVJ">pic.twitter.com/MM3rEArYVJ</a></div>
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It's not the clothes you wear, it's how you act that determines professionalism- <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a> please say to my professors lol <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a></div>
— Brian Harder, SPT (@ThePhyslosopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThePhyslosopher/status/784393605024739328">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Own your profession..advocate for your profession..don't be your competition. "Teams beat the odds." <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/getinspired?src=hash">#getinspired</a></div>
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Just like PT school, we are colleagues in our profession, not competitors. Together, we collaborate & advocate. -<a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a></div>
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No weak sauce here. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dptstudent?src=hash">#dptstudent</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/getinspired?src=hash">#getinspired</a> 💪💪💪 <a href="https://t.co/Vfsarq1BoD">pic.twitter.com/Vfsarq1BoD</a></div>
— Bryan Hutton, SPT (@BeDubbH) <a href="https://twitter.com/BeDubbH/status/784395891645874177">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Full house for <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/YFgN5EwWgk">pic.twitter.com/YFgN5EwWgk</a></div>
— Marymount PT (@MarymountPT) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarymountPT/status/784399296313647105">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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My amazing classmates! Virginia Student Conclave, MUDPT Class of 2018. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUDPT18?src=hash">#MUDPT18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPT?src=hash">#SPT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DPT?src=hash">#DPT</a> <a href="https://t.co/Tg9qibqZ75">pic.twitter.com/Tg9qibqZ75</a></div>
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— Lauryl Andrus (@lauryl_andrus) <a href="https://twitter.com/lauryl_andrus/status/784452705637007360">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Talking pain w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonsilvernail">@jasonsilvernail</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/therapeuticalliance?src=hash">#therapeuticalliance</a> that connects you w/ your patient! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/value?src=hash">#value</a> <a href="https://t.co/ID0uTvcufU">pic.twitter.com/ID0uTvcufU</a></div>
— Michelle Bomyea, SPT (@MichelleBomyea) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichelleBomyea/status/784454000938811392">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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"We're in the business of behavior change" great point from <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonsilvernail">@jasonsilvernail</a> on chronic pain at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a></div>
— Courtney Souter (@courtneysouter) <a href="https://twitter.com/courtneysouter/status/784456421291286528">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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On <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chronicpain?src=hash">#chronicpain</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumanConnection?src=hash">#HumanConnection</a> <a href="https://t.co/7kwTW6MHQq">pic.twitter.com/7kwTW6MHQq</a></div>
— Ben Fung (@DrBenFung) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung/status/784458687180115969">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Sent to me via <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Snapchat?src=hash">#Snapchat</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LOVEIT?src=hash">#LOVEIT</a><br />
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Re: Organizational Membership.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dptstudent?src=hash">#dptstudent</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ptastudent?src=hash">#ptastudent</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/socialPT?src=hash">#socialPT</a> <a href="https://t.co/hQnM1WW2Io">pic.twitter.com/hQnM1WW2Io</a></div>
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Advice from <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a> for soon-to-be clinicians. Find your own path! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/X9SEsWmw47">pic.twitter.com/X9SEsWmw47</a></div>
— Erin L, SPT (@ErinL_SPT) <a href="https://twitter.com/ErinL_SPT/status/784466770518274048">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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55k/year? Good luck with your HR problems <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VPTA_Tweets">@VPTA_Tweets</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dptstudent?src=hash">#dptstudent</a></div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/SPARKphysio">@SPARKphysio</a> "The delta: what you can do and what you want to do. This is the aim of care." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/makedeltasmall?src=hash">#makedeltasmall</a></div>
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You cannot fire a cannon through a canoe. -<a href="https://twitter.com/SPARKphysio">@SPARKphysio</a> <br />
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— Riyaz Manjiyani, SPT (@RiyazManjiyani) <a href="https://twitter.com/RiyazManjiyani/status/784486528701661188">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Get after the "why" when creating a RTP protocol. Why did their mobility cause this? <a href="https://twitter.com/SPARKphysio">@SPARKphysio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/zk2NHLAILu">pic.twitter.com/zk2NHLAILu</a></div>
— Michelle Bomyea, SPT (@MichelleBomyea) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichelleBomyea/status/784487288030068736">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/SPARKphysio">@SPARKphysio</a> "All exercise is corrective. ...can be destructive. .. no bad exercise, only many ways to perform exercise badly." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a></div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/SPARKphysio">@SPARKphysio</a> Blue theraband CANNOT be he heaviest thing in a clinic. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a></div>
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Closing a successful conference with speakers <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SPARKphysio">@SPARKphysio</a> with Four Brothers Single. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/FpEULCzGWV">pic.twitter.com/FpEULCzGWV</a></div>
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My kind of learning! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPTASC2016?src=hash">#VPTASC2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/getinspired?src=hash">#getinspired</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBenFung">@DrBenFung</a> <a href="https://t.co/Kjp0lR5Owy">pic.twitter.com/Kjp0lR5Owy</a></div>
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It was an amazing production. The students, faculty, and everyone involved should be IMMENSELY proud. It was polished. It was professional. It FELT like a legit conference put on by event planners and media producers.</div>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com142tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-42092695463484011562016-08-05T18:29:00.000-07:002016-08-05T18:29:01.423-07:00Top Work At Home Dad Blogs<div style="text-align: justify;">
So, I had the surprising pleasure of being contacted regarding the inclusion of my blog to be listed as a "<a href="http://www.personalincome.org/top-work-home-dad-blogs-2016/" target="_blank">Top Work At Home Dad Blog!</a>" It's kinda cool, since it seems they found out about all this via this direct blog I've been running for years.</div>
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Either way, it's nice to know people are on the lookout for this phenomenon & I'm glad to be included in such a collection; if anything, in hopes it can inspire and empower others to take that plunge into being at home with those who matter most in life.</div>
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<b><a href="http://daddyintheraw.com/" target="_blank">Daddy In The Raw: The Real Life of a Work At Home Dad</a></b></div>
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So, a week ago, I got stuck in an elevator during a family vacation / reunion.</div>
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It came completely unexpected. While the hotel was getting some work done downstairs, there was no evidence it would affect the elevators per se. In fact, the moment I got into the elevator, there was a lady who came out all cheery as could be with a plate of food.</div>
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I went in after she came out, hit the button from floor 3 to 1, for the lobby. I felt the elevator go down. Then, it stopped. And... the door didn't open. I hit the open door button... the closed door button. Nothing. I thought, "Huh... maybe it's a glitch?" So, I hit for floor 2 and figured if the door opens, I'll just take the stairs down and let the front desk know.</div>
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Well, I felt the elevator go up to level 2. And, it stopped. Then, it completely stopped. NOTHING responded. Good thing I had my phone. I called the front desk which was apparently a call center. THEY called the front desk and came scampering to make sure I was okay. Well... I wasn't going to waste any time... I jumped on Facebook Live, Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ptstuck?f=tweets&vertical=default" target="_blank">#PTstuck</a>), and Periscope. You can see the videos here:</div>
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The firefighters came and rescued me. They thanked me for being cool and not yelling them. Apparently, there are some pretty thankless folks out there who rake anyone they can find over the coals... even their own rescuers... for mishaps, regardless of fault or blame. Weird.</div>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com173tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-90601446581838155762016-06-01T12:46:00.003-07:002016-06-01T12:46:37.086-07:00Are You ADD? Documentary - on Indiegogo.<div style="text-align: justify;">
So, by now, most of you know that I have ADD or ADHD (as it is now termed). I've held an international pen name in Asian communities & support groups, with articles read by millions; I've <a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2016/01/my-thoughts-on-add-adhd.html" target="_blank">blogged on it</a>, I've <a href="http://daddyintheraw.com/2016/01/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/" target="_blank">vlogged on it</a>... and, I've had the pleasure of interacting with a gentleman by the name of <a href="http://www.areyouadd.com/why-this-film-on-adhd.html" target="_blank">Wes Gray</a> who is producing <a href="https://igg.me/at/areyouadd/" target="_blank">an indy-documentary on ADD</a>.</div>
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I'm very interested in how this is going to be played out & love the line from the intro that ADHD is "an asset in your life." I completely agree & feel that is should be seen that way. Much like any type of energy asset; fuel can be used to burn, to explode, to lay in waste, or... to be harnessed!</div>
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Check it out. <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/are-you-add-a-documentary#/" target="_blank">Consider supporting</a> on indiegogo.com. I'm eager to see it upon release!</div>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-4512424955997816122016-05-12T18:12:00.002-07:002016-05-12T18:14:54.893-07:00Ben Fung's Digital Footprint Map<div style="text-align: justify;">
So, I just came across this idea to mentally map out where my digital footprint is. Then, I decided... why not actually map it out?! Then, I was wondering where my Twitter based impressions have been leading toward...</div>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-84316098971222413522016-04-29T15:08:00.003-07:002016-04-29T15:09:26.173-07:00A Year Out Of School... Again...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, for those of you that don't know... I've been through too much school. Not as much as some others... but, too much... haha, for my family.</div>
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I met my wife in grad school round #1 for my DPT. Then, not two years into marriage, I started an MBA program. Well... it's been a year since I was conferred an MBA in Marketing with Distinction from the University of Michigan.<br />
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-13598568979147014222016-04-15T10:27:00.000-07:002016-04-15T10:27:16.112-07:00Product Review: The Pelvic Clock™<div style="text-align: justify;">
Today's product review is sponsored by <a href="http://www.pelvicclock.com/" target="_blank">The Pelvic Clock™</a>.<br />
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While I don't do many product reviews on this blog; and more so, do product reviews on my <a href="http://daddyintheraw.com/" target="_blank">dad blog #DaddyInTheRaw</a>... there is a remarkable story behind the Pelvic Clock -- the person, behind the product.</div>
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As with many inventions, the Pelvic Clock came out of personal necessity. Founder & CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowerbackexercise" target="_blank">Yana Blinova</a> created the Pelvic Clock during a time when she was told her spine was so of whack, that her only hope was spine surgery. Being an olympic coach, she knew the power of Physical Therapy... both professionally and personally. Both her parents were olympic coaches; and, one of her twin brothers -- being born with clubfeet -- experienced transformative improvements through Physical Therapy.</div>
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Refusing to give up, she looked around her house for ANYTHING she could use to augment therapeutic exercises and alleviate her low back pain. Fashioning a broken pot lid & a towel for padding, she performed the popular Pelvic Clock exercises and felt immediate relief across her sacroiliac joint & low back.<br />
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Not thinking much about it until far later when her many clients urged her to produce the Pelvic Clock as formal product, she went to work on design and production. After numerous revision and manufacturing intensities two years in the making...<br />
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It's a rather intuitive device with a truly comfortable material texture. It isn't too hard, nor is the height of it impossible to appreciate in terms of spinal extension. It is also more intuitive (to me at least!) with the explanation of the Pelvic Clock exercises as well as the proper muscle engagement in performing the pelvic clock exercises as a whole.<br />
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Yana and I had a wonderful conversation together and remarked on both the portability (for home health), the ease of use and simple patient education, and of course, the fact that it can be utilize in the clinic as ther-ex. The Pelvic Clock can be used on a hard surface, a soft surface such as a mattress, and even against a wall... which was, as Yana recalled, how a pregnant Physical Therapist used it the first time she was introduced to the product.<br />
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Through personal use of the Pelvic Clock, I was truly impressed by how HARD it was to cheat. Typically, with supine core exercises, it's easy to engage with the lower extremities to feign substitute and compensatory movements. However, I tried... I mean, I REALLY TRIED to perform a posterior pelvic tilt with the lower extremities... No Go. However, *BOOM* with core engagement... PPT <a href="http://twitter.com/#Done" target="_blank">#Done</a>.<br />
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The Pelvic Clock is highly rated on Amazon -- and -- I agree! It's a solid product. Feels really nice. Is quality material. And, is made in the USA! I can see this useful in the clinic as a foundational exercise for low back concerns. And, since the exercise is rather self regulating, it can also be used much like most warm up exercises are in the clinic in terms of maximizing time management & productivity. Of course, that's after a patient has demonstrated proper exercise technique ;)<br />
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-61793340135456832802016-04-07T20:22:00.000-07:002016-04-07T20:22:30.626-07:00Trainers, Chiropractors, and Scope of Practice. OH MY!<div style="text-align: justify;">
When we start to feel the need to muscle up for term protection, defending scope of practice, etc... it all comes from a good place -- that the public consumer needs to be FULLY AWARE of what they are buying and who they are actually buying it from.</div>
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Still... we don't want to come across like this guy:</div>
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Positive media will always beat out negative media as it pertains to change. Sure, negative media gets more "press"... (contradiction in terms)... or, rather, is likely to get more attention. However, it may not actually get any action.</div>
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So, how do we do this? How do we go about protecting ourselves, our customers, and the consumer at large without looking like we're trying to nitpick, or even worse, come across like we're bullying other professions. Here are my suggestions:</div>
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For every profession, there exists a continuum of excellence from totally amazing to "shouldn't even be in this profession." We see it all over healthcare, we see it in other professions, and certainly in personal trainers, chiropractors, etc.</div>
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Instead of saying the proverbial, "Get off my turf!" I suggest we approach the best of the trainers, chiros, acupuncturists, massage therapists... anyone who would otherwise seem to be a "threat" and make THEM our champions. After all, kind words mean a LOT more coming from someone who may be perceived as a rival. Some of the most successful cash and out of network physical therapists I know create alliances with those that would otherwise be stereotypically considered "the enemy."</div>
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It should speak volumes that such personalities are THAT successful because their mindset is not on the scarcity of resources; but, on a growth mindset that there isn't a piece of the pie to be had... rather, to make the pie bigger!</div>
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How many chiropractors, massage therapists, and TENs representatives do you see at your county fair, farmer's market, or local health fair? And... how many PTs? <b><i>#PointMade</i></b></div>
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Truly, if we even wish to hope to have some semblance of professional brand awareness amongst our consumer base, we need to at the very least GET PUBLIC. GET VISIBLE. GET OUT THERE. We can't blame consumers for going to the most visible brands for substitutable expertise and solutions. We only have ourselves to blame on that one.</div>
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Therefore, what must be done is for physical therapists to capture every opportunity out there to get publicly visible. This means social media, health fairs, conferences, county fairs, conventions, community events, schools, sponsorships, ads, local news, the local paper... you name it! Anywhere there are people, ears, or eyeballs... PHYSICAL THERAPISTS SHOULD BE THERE. That... is the only way we can point the arrow to the practitioner of choice regarding physical health, the movement system, pain, rehabilitation, etc.</div>
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It's all about protecting the consumer. Just like we want accurate food labels, we want accurate labels on exercise, fitness, wellness, and healthcare.</div>
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This is where we can approach from a legal standpoint of false advertisement, misrepresentation, etc. We don't need to publicly blast people for doing (knowing or unknowingly) what is against the law, or at the very least, is inaccurate or unethical in terms of advertisement. What we can do, is come at this from the angle of concern for the consumers. After all, no one wants someone post-op to get hurt because they went to the wrong person, right? After all, no one wants someone who has a healthcare concern to be cared for by someone who is unlicensed, right? After all... it's all about making sure the public is protected, knows their options, and are free to make their best choice as consumers.</div>
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Coming at it from the lens of social responsibility is a powerful focus and gets a lot of positive attention, even regarding uncomfortable topics at hand which require hard changes.</div>
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As PTs, we definitely need to advocate for our consumers, protect our profession, and defend our scope of practice. We can do so with strong allies on all sides, rather than by pointing fingers at misdeed. We can do so by being a beacon of hope and constructive thought in the eye of the public. We can do so by demonstrating genuine concern for the consumer, over our own "turf," "scope," or "gain."</div>
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It is through such angles of approach that we gain favor in the public eye -- that we constantly aim for the betterment of all through transparent mindsets of mutual growth and societal benefit at large.</div>
Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-89980120642886098212016-03-15T12:16:00.001-07:002016-03-15T12:16:24.583-07:00#PrimaryCarePT<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>About a year ago, I stated my thoughts "<a href="http://www.physiospot.com/opinion/a-case-for-the-primary-care-physiotherapist/" target="_blank">A Case For The Primary Care Physiotherapist.</a>"</i></div>
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<i>Just recently, I had two dental care experiences which were vastly different from each other. While there's much to say -- and -- I *will* say, regarding the customer experience factor... there is far more significant discussion available regarding integrating a primary care PT element into healthcare. And, even some cursory discussion regarding a PT insurance much as medical, dental, vision, etc... so, why not "physical?"</i></div>
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<i>Any way... without further ado... here is my vlog on...!</i></div>
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As always, thank you for being with me! I'm eager to hear your thoughts. Be sure to tweet me <a href="http://twitter.com/drbenfung" target="_blank">@DrBenFung</a> or feel free to leave a comment below or in the YouTube video itself!</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2015/02/the-physical-therapist-of-tomorrow.html" target="_blank"><i>The Physical Therapist of TOMORROW</i></a></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><i>My classic post, "<a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2014/01/future-thoughts-for-private-practice.html" target="_blank">Future Thoughts for Private Practice PT.</a>"</i></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><i>And, even <a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2014/12/future-of-physical-therapy-2015.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a> - <a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2014/12/future-of-physical-therapy-2015-part-2.html" target="_blank">Part 2</a> - and, <a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2014/12/future-of-physical-therapy-2015-part-3.html" target="_blank">Part 3</a> of, 2015 Version of Future Thoughts.</i></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><i>Annnnnd...my <a href="http://updocmedia.com/predictions-for-2016/" target="_blank">2016 Prediction at UpDoc Media!</a></i></li>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-63377693262272828702016-02-29T11:47:00.000-08:002016-02-29T11:47:20.149-08:00Now That CSM Is Over<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>So, CSM was in-sane.</i></div>
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<i>The biggest conference in physical therapy in the United States happened two weeks ago. And, I'm *finally* starting to feel like I'm recuperating.</i></div>
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<i>Perhaps the best part of it was finally being able to meet the many people I first "met" via social media. Yeeeees... there were a LOT of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/aptacsmselfie" target="_blank">#APTACSMSelfie</a>'s!</i></div>
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<i>You can find my <a href="http://updocmedia.com/aptacsm-2016-recap-reflection/" target="_blank">Recap & Reflections on CSM 2016... HERE!</a></i></div>
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Now that CSM is over, it's time to reboot, refocus, and grind away!</div>
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First off, I'm looking forward to getting my dad blog, <a href="http://daddyintheraw.com/2016/02/back-with-better-plans/" target="_blank">Daddy In The Raw</a>, started up in good stride again. There are a lot of past posts that I did have scheduled out; but, just didn't feel the timing was right since things change as blogs & life-in-general develop. I'll be pushing them out shortly so that we can all catch up with how the heck this happened...</div>
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Secondly, I'm really pleased to share that <a href="http://updocmedia.com/" target="_blank">UpDoc Media Version 2.0</a> is up! This includes a brand new look, a refocus on <a href="http://updocmedia.com/powered-updoc-media/" target="_blank">our boutique digital marketing service</a>, and the grand opening of the <a href="http://updocmedia.com/shop/" target="_blank">UpDoc Media Store!</a></div>
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Finally, I *KEEP* flirting with the idea of doing some kind of regular broadcast. I'm not sure what that regularity will entail... I've had several requests for a podcast, some for a traditional YouTube vlog, plenty of people love <a href="http://twitter.com/#Periscope" target="_blank">#Periscope</a>. I'm just trying to figure out best medium, best time day, best frequency, etc.</div>
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What I want to make unique about this broadcast: I want it to be kind of a rolling Q&A that encompasses mind set, attitude, success, business, professional development, and how to relate personally, professionally, collegially, etc... kind of blend the content of what I have here, at UpDoc, and even at Daddy In The Raw in a more universal & comprehensive outlook on how to approach that magical blend of balance, go-getting, and achievement.</div>
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ALSO, I want to make this regular broadcast manageable... something less than 10 minutes per broadcast. There are already enough 30+ podcasts and what nots out there. This one is going to be fast flowing, no nonsense, only the good stuff....</div>
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Alright, enough of me dreaming out loud about it :)</div>
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Let me know if you're interested.</div>
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<b><i>OKAY. That's it for now! CSM is over. It's time to get back to work!</i></b></div>
Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-28041774418079444482016-02-10T11:03:00.001-08:002016-02-10T11:03:13.974-08:00#DisneyPT & CSM Tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1 month ago, I wondered how many folks going to CSM were also going to crash Disneyland. The answer: <a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2016/01/csm-v-disneyland.html" target="_blank">At least 30!</a> So, then I got to wondering, which day would people plan on going? And, it appears that Wednesday the 17th is going to be the majority day. However, there will be some going on Thursday, Friday, and even Saturday.</div>
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So, if you are indeed going, I am pleased to have 10 Tips on how to make the trip absolutely perfect!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://daddyintheraw.com/2016/02/10-ways-to-make-your-disneyland-trip-perfect/" target="_blank">10 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR DISNEYLAND TRIP, PERFECT.</a></span></div>
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Otherwise, that's just about it. In case you need some tips in attending CSM for the 1st time, here are two posts, one from a general perspective & another from a student's perspective. Enjoy!</div>
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<li><a href="http://updocmedia.com/csm-2016-pre-flight-checklist/" target="_blank">CSM 2016 Pre-Flight Checklist - UpDoc Media</a></li>
<li><a href="http://updocmedia.com/fresh-perspectives-6-csm-tips-students/" target="_blank">Fresh Perspectives: 6 CSM Tips for Students</a></li>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-35871555770332372622016-01-29T13:55:00.002-08:002016-02-01T20:31:18.098-08:00My Thoughts on ADD / ADHD<div style="text-align: justify;">
So, some of you know that I was diagnosed with ADD (when it was still called that) as a youngster. Over the years, I've figured out a way to channel all that energy. I don't think it's anything except a super power at this point. Once you can properly engage & channel minds on this far side of the attention-continuum-curve, it's basically like channeling the power of the sun.</div>
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I did a video blog on this via my Dad Blog called "Daddy In The Raw: The Real Life of a Work At Home Dad." It's linked below. I hope you enjoy it and that it helps!</div>
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Best,</div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://daddyintheraw.com/2016/01/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/" target="_blank">Yes, I have ADHD.</a></span></i></b></div>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-90097741540737178742016-01-27T16:56:00.002-08:002016-01-27T16:56:31.374-08:00Vertical Balance: A New Look At Work-Life-Balance<div style="text-align: justify;">
Following a Periscope by <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffmooredpt" target="_blank">Dr. Jeff Moore</a> on balance and entrepreneurialism, I went to thinking about how I'm achieving balance. I realized for years, I had it wrong. I was balancing life as one balances things on a plate. Hence, the sayings like, "My plate is full." However, I think that a new way of looking at balance is vertically. Originally, I sad like the leaning tower of Pisa. A better way of seeing it, is like the game Jenga.</div>
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<b><i>Here's <a href="https://blab.im/ben-fung-vertical-balance-worklifebalance-entrepreneur-workathome" target="_blank">my video blab</a> on achieving work-life-balance by doing it vertically.</i></b></div>
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So, I put out a poll on Facebook and Twitter. Here are the results:</div>
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Anyone going to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/APTACSM?src=hash">#APTACSM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/APTAcsm">@APTAcsm</a> planning on <a href="https://twitter.com/Disneyland">@Disneyland</a>? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisneyPT?src=hash">#DisneyPT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DPTstudent?src=hash">#DPTstudent</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/freshPT?src=hash">#freshPT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PTAstudent?src=hash">#PTAstudent</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/socialPT?src=hash">#socialPT</a></div>
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<i>Can both be done?! Well... I'll let you decide ;) This post isn't about finding or making the time. This post is all about what you can do while you're at Disneyland and some tips from a seasoned Disneyland Annual Passholder in how you can maximize your Disney experience at the parks. After all, if you've decided to go... you already know that it is worth it. And, if you are wavering, maybe this post will show you what 30+ people already know... it is worth it ;)</i></div>
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I probably don't even need to say it, you probably already know: I'm a Disney FIEND. I love all things Disney & Star Wars; therefore, Disneyland (and Disney California Adventure) is just plain awesome. The fact that CSM is but and only next door to the Disneyland Resort, I can only hope that more and more of you will be helping me do a <a href="http://twitter.com/#DisneyPT" target="_blank">#DisneyPT</a> TAKEOVER!</div>
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Considering that most of the CSM activities will be <a href="https://apta.expoplanner.com/index.cfm?do=expomap.sessResults&event_id=19&search_type=all&sort=end_time&virtual_flag=0" target="_blank">ceasing around 5 or 6pm</a> -- AND -- that Disneyland is <a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendars/month/2016-02-01/" target="_blank">open until midnight for both the Friday & Saturday</a>... there should be plenty of opportunities to get into the parks.<br />
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The Disneyland Resort is undergoing all sorts of changes in preparation for Star Wars land. What this means is that the train will be down and much of that same area surrounding the transition between Frontierland and Fantasyland. The good news is that because there is a bit less to do there, you don't have to feel paralyzed by too many options and trying to fit everything in. You'll have your option of park hoppers and various ticket prices to reflect how many days you wish to get in.<br />
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If you haven't been to Disneyland in the last couple years... or decade. This is what you stand to gain!<br />
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<li>Tommorrowland is entirely Star Wars'd out. The whole place is now undergoing something called the Season of the Force. The whole area has Star Wars music, decor, and Star Tours is now a 4-D experience along with a special scene which ties in the new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens!</li>
<li>The Paint The Night Parade is perhaps Disneyland's best parade ever! Not only did it debut for Disneyland's 60th anniversary; it gave the proper nods to the old Electrical Parade which is now available in Disney World, Orlando.</li>
<li>Oh, right! It's Disneyland's Diamond Anniversary!</li>
<li>Many of the "fun" rollercoasters have been upgraded. This includes the Matterhorn Bobsled as well as Frontierland's Big Thunder Mountain. I went on Big Thunder just last week and the upgrades are incredible!</li>
<li>Disneyland allows for FastPasses for you to spend in the park while your pass, waits in line and allows for a return time for you to cut the majority of most lines. If you have children, you can also use what is called a Rider Switch Pass where one of you waits through the line and the other gets to do something else. Then, you switch the passes and take 3 guests with you to cut the majority of the line. A similar effect goes for wheelchair access.</li>
<li>There are a LOT more new shows including Mickey and the Magical Map, a brand new World of Color show in Disney California Adventure.</li>
<li>Oh! And, if you aren't familiar with Disney California Adventure... it's the "adult" park. There, you will find great food, great rides (actual rollercoasters and what not), and great booze. That's right ALCOHOL.</li>
<li>Space Mountain is now Hyperspace Mountain, re-themed with projections of Star Wars effects to really accelerate the ride experience.</li>
<li>Many of the dark rides in Fantasyland have been upgraded in one fashion or another. An example is Alice in Wonderland and the new dynamic projections they have as you go through the ride itself.</li>
<li>Downtown Disney has become its own thing. Great shops. Excellent food. Speaking of which, maybe #10.5 is Trader Sam's Tavern at the Disneyland Hotel... the volcano explodes regularly... as does the rush in drink orders ;)</li>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-79310932016960080492016-01-06T16:31:00.001-08:002016-01-06T16:31:32.718-08:00Three-In-One BLAB FestHi everyone,<br />
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Here is a much delayed release of my 3-in-1 blab session covering acute physical therapy, vitals, and professional ownership. I meant to release this quite a bit earlier, but! Well... life :)<br />
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So here they are!<br />
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<b><i>Thanks for all the inspiration and engagement regarding those Facebook posts. Hope you enjoy these. And, get ready to laugh because it is beyond apparent how exhausted I was recording these. LOL! =P</i></b></div>
Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-32164804139504820292016-01-06T16:27:00.001-08:002016-01-06T16:27:48.351-08:00Physical Therapy Attitude Check: Do you own or do you work?<div style="text-align: justify;">
Physical Therapists tend to go to their daily jobs as workers. And, yet, there is all this complaint about being undervalued, under appreciated, being at the bottom of the totem pole, etc. Ironically, this attitude is actually the root of the problem.</div>
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If you "work for," you will always care less.</div>
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If you "take ownership," then you will always care more. And, we need people to care more.<br />
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-39805398491572938822016-01-06T16:27:00.000-08:002016-01-06T16:27:37.698-08:005 Ways Acute Care Was My Ultimate Game Changer<div style="text-align: justify;">
You either love it or hate. If you're like me, you probably went into PT school thinking about outpatient ortho and/or sports, waiting that magical 5 years until you're good enough, and then opening up your own business.</div>
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Well, as life would have it, I would rotate through various settings and some how found the acute care hospital to be my love and passion as it pertains to the raw potential to which PTs can learn -- and -- to which PTs can contribute.</div>
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<li>Best application of knowledge base.</li>
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<li>Largest political canvas in healthcare. Acute care requires savvy to navigate and typically 10-15 years to move into a significant space of leadership (system level, VP, c-level, etc.), 2-5 years for first promotion. 5-10 years for leadership opportunities.</li>
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Some quick commentary. People get scared of the ICU. Well, the ICU is the safest place. You have the quickest response team right there, more monitoring that you could ever ask for. Rarely, does anything "go wrong" in terms of PT in the ICU. In fact and in my experience, all the accidents, strokes, and crazy events occurred on ortho (DVTs), trauma (complexity, despite medical stability), and medical units (because, the guard is down).</div>
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Additionally in acute care, you get exposure and opportunities to serve in wound care; be it laser, wound VAC, or MIST... or traditional stuff, sharps, even maggot. You get imaging, coordination with the entire healthcare spectrum of professionals. </div>
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The opportunity in acute care for PT is immense. The ability to leverage nearly the entire spectrum of our clinical training is wonderful. Sure, you're not going to do mobs on everyone. But, really, is doing mobs all that PT is about? Surely not.</div>
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Think about acute care. It was the ultimate game changer for me. It remains, to this day, one of the most influential and significant leveraged experiences which affects my clinical practice.</div>
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If you're a student, get IN a hospital rotation. If you're a new grad, get some per diem hours... you will never regret it.</div>
Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-45418566116265331832016-01-06T16:24:00.000-08:002016-01-06T16:24:38.718-08:00Vitals Are VITAL!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>So, I shared on the Doctor of Physical Therapy student's Facebook group this insane vitals situation, with a patient I saw this past week. You can find it linked <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/370244506354966/permalink/987656727947071/" target="_blank">HERE</a>:</i></div>
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<i>Essentially, I had a patient present with absolutely no signs, no distress, no discomfort, no nothing... with a normal'ish blood pressure. But! With a heart rate of 37bpm and O2 saturation of 77%.</i></div>
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<i>My intent in posting that to the Facebook group was to convey how important it is to take vitals. I know it is still a point of disagreement and contention. Still, I've been told more than once that in any discipline or setting in healthcare, failure to take vitals (when someone goes wrong) is the first place lawyers check in terms of negligence.</i></div>
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<i>Just something to think about. You've been warned.</i></div>
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<i>In any case, I'll get on with this post only to say that it is a PASSIONATE topic for me. If you resonate with me, be on fire with me! If it offends you, I'm sorry it does... it doesn't change the facts. But, I think you'll find that the majority of clinical leaders out there agrees with the position I take.</i></div>
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To my knowledge, it's a happy ending. Our patient recovered and we can't entirely explain what happened. Personally, I still think referring to ED would've been more prudent -- but, per the policy given & the process followed, she was deemed medically stable enough to stay inpatient. However, the cardiologist involved did suggest "other" avenues of approach given a repeat situation.<br />
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My interpretation? I think there was a massively hidden cardiac issue given the "regular" irregular heart rate, history of complaint of chest pain, fatigue, etc. Doesn't that sound like a heart attack to you? Sure, the question: What could we have done? Comes up. Maybe nothing, maybe everything.<br />
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The fact is, without taking those vitals, most clinicians would've gone ahead with a full course of treatment for the day. That would've included a lot of exercise, both strength & cardio; exercise that very well may have cause the situation to go from odd into critical.<br />
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My follow up, simply stated, is this: Vitals are vital, not just because they are standard of care. Not just because it may implicate negligence when omitted. Not just because it's the right thing to do.<br />
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Vitals are vital because they serve as the prerequisite for just about EVERY physical therapy intervention we know. Exercise? It starts with vitals because we are causing a physiological stress response. And... I could go on. But, I just stopped typing this long list because it's exhaustive to even do so. Really, if you can't think of why and how important the cardiorespiratory system -- one QUARTER, mind you -- of physical therapy practice is, in how it interacts and is interdependent with the other three systems we treat... someone, needs to rethink how they practice.<br />
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Harsh? Sure. But, vitals are vital. Don't you dare put your patient at risk, ever.</div>
Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-16205637949725256812015-12-27T21:16:00.000-08:002015-12-27T21:16:53.361-08:002015: My Year In Review<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi everyone!</div>
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Well, the year is allllllmost over. It's been a crazy one. I remember sitting down surrounding New Years of 2015; my wife and I were talking and we decided that 2015 would be the year of adventure. Well, it surely was that, indeed.</div>
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Here's a snippet of the happenings this year:</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">I almost moved my family out to Florida.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I missed out on all sorts of <a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2015/02/apta-csm-2015-fomo.html" target="_blank">Physical Therapy happenings</a>, including <a href="http://updocmedia.com/fomo-pps2015-best-of-twitter/" target="_blank">PPS :(</a></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I <a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2015/05/the-mba-now-that-its-done.html" target="_blank">finished my MBA</a> program from the University of Michigan in Spring.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I opened up topics in this blog into more open topics in life. And, I even extended out into an <a href="http://millennialasian.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Asian cultural platform</a>... just for fun ;)</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">We went to Star Wars Celebration.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I joined a start up media development & marketing company called <a href="http://updocmedia.com/" target="_blank">UpDoc Media</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I gave up on "traditional" means of income, namely: corporate work and regular work as a physical therapist.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">My baby boy turned TWO YEARS OLD!</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary at the Disneyland Grand California Hotel!</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Like many of you, I finally saw Star Wars... I say "finally" because my wife and I waited a week so we could see it in luxurious style at <a href="http://www.cinepolisusa.com/" target="_blank">Cinepolis</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I became a <a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2015/11/some-bjj-reflections.html" target="_blank">Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt</a>... which was a huge deal for me =P</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">And, I kicked my cooking game up a notch by starting my journey down <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/_ps7xPN2Cu/?taken-by=daddyintheraw" target="_blank">sushi chef-ism.</a></li>
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It's also been an absolute blur. If I've learned anything about 2015 and life in general, it's this: Time. Time is the one single asset in our lives that we should measure all other values by.</div>
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Time is the one thing we can't buy. Time is the one thing we can't beg for. Time is the one thing made equal. And, time is the one thing that at the end of our lives, we wish we had more of -- not things, not money, not houses, cars, tech, nor toys... it's time.</div>
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I learned that despite my "credentials," my time... was more valuable to the lives of my wife and my son by being at home.</div>
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I learned that it is absolutely possible to be a work at home dad -- as crazy and as scary as it is. In fact, I've been a work at home dad for more than 18 months.</div>
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I guess this leads into my <a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/2015/11/making-new-blog.html" target="_blank">launching of a new blog</a> which centralizes on all these lessons... all these bits of life experience wrapped up into the year of 2015.</div>
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I am so very pleased and honored to share with you my launching of:</div>
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<b><u><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://daddyintheraw.com/" target="_blank">Daddy In The Raw:</a></span></i></u></b></div>
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<b><u><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://daddyintheraw.com/" target="_blank">The Real Life Of A Work At Home Dad</a></span></i></u></b></div>
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On January 4th, 2016, this blog goes live, giving you a transparent, vulnerable, raw look at how all this unfolded and <a href="http://daddyintheraw.com/first-time-here/" target="_blank">why I gave up a $6-Figure job to be a better father and transform into Daddy In The Raw.</a></div>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-85597720048185552562015-12-03T22:22:00.002-08:002015-12-03T22:39:42.132-08:00An Open Letter To Infighters<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>It's ugly.</i></b></div>
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It's like watching an ugly argument between mom and dad, weeks before a divorce. Wait... was that too close to home? Offensive? Uncomfortable? Inappropriate?</div>
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Yeah... that's how the rest of us feel. And, guess what?! Our consumers aren't exactly thrilled either. Fortunately, they see it more like that one couple, arguing discreetly in the mall. The damage isn't so bad in the public eye. Not yet, at least.</div>
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But, I'll say this. You remember that all common interviewing question:</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Talk behind their back, making sure everyone knows how awful they are?</li>
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Funny enough... especially across social media, it's like driver's road rage. There is safety behind the screen. Option 1 is just too much fun. Except, that it hurts more than it helps.</div>
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Here's my issue. I'm all for discussion. I'm all for disagreement. I'm all for debate. And, I'm even for some healthy conflict.</div>
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However, what I am NOT supportive of... DESTRUCTIVENESS. DIVISIVENESS. DISUNITY.<br />
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<b><i>We have enough of that already.</i></b></div>
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For crying out loud. We're a profession of healthcare providers who essentially serve in part to REBUILD, to RECONSTRUCT, to physically REHABILITATE. Why is it that our disagreements in the public venue take such childish, offensive, insulting, and vitriolic turns?</div>
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If you must infight in such mannerism... I'm asking you to do so in private forums, open to invitation within our own industry. However, not in the plain sight of the consumers we are trying to win over to our cause.</div>
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How can we ask for support when we are still divided? How can we ask for more, when we can't even agree on what to ask for? How can we say we're ready to be physician status providers when we can barely disagree with common decency?</div>
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<b><i>This... is an open letter to infighters. If you want to fight, please do so... INSIDE. And, do our profession a favor by taking care of it in a PRIVATE forum.... not as a spectacle in the public eye. </i></b></div>
Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-88550444795091573652015-12-01T18:36:00.000-08:002015-12-01T18:46:47.651-08:00My First BPPV Case<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>This blog post is vlog really. It starts with my first BPPV case as a new grad. What's most entertaining is how this lead to me being the primary vestibular clinician in the department and how that lead down a whole 'nother road in Emergency Department PT and catching those strokes that like to evade the all powerful MRI. Yep... this one is alllll clinical ;) <b>#backtomyroots</b></i></div>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-88490494630370554252015-11-16T13:43:00.000-08:002015-11-16T13:43:24.037-08:00Making a New Blog!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Well, you've probably been noticing that I've been talking about topics far beyond healthcare, marketing, business, branding, etc. And, just like how eventually Kettlebell Therapy turned into this blog, I'm starting to merge my voice here with a new blog I'm building:</div>
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<b><u><i><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/p/daddy-in-raw.html" target="_blank">Daddy In The Raw: The Real Life of a Work At Home Dad</a></span></i></u></b></div>
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Since this is a pretty big move, I created a page to explain what I'm doing, why, and what happens next. <a href="http://www.drbenfung.org/p/daddy-in-raw.html" target="_blank">Please read more here!</a></div>
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That's it for now. Talk soon! I'm really excited about this leg of our journey together.</div>
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Dr. Ben Funghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599208474693481235noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8668655883122258421.post-58050111004169128752015-11-08T16:58:00.002-08:002015-11-08T23:07:40.988-08:00Some BJJ Reflections<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">
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Last night, my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BJJ?src=hash">#BJJ</a> coach promoted me to blue belt. It has been quite the journey. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JiuJitsu?src=hash">#JiuJitsu</a> <a href="https://t.co/RegeefHZto">pic.twitter.com/RegeefHZto</a></div>
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So, a couple weeks back, my <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu" target="_blank">Brazilian Jiu Jitsu</a> (BJJ) professor/coach promoted me to the the first belt rank above the beginner's white belt -- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu_ranking_system#Blue_belt" target="_blank">the Blue Belt</a>. And, like I tweet above, it has been quite the journey.</div>
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I was reflecting this past weekend on my journey so far, primarily the recent 6-8 weeks. Even prior to that, I actually felt a little lost in my BJJ journey. I was promoted to a 4-stripe white belt a while ago and felt that I hit some type of mental ceiling soon after. I was lost between choice techniques, making all sorts of brand new white belt mistakes... and, my coach was calling me out.</div>
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That was his general response and my own personal response to my mistakes as well. I was doing weird things that were never taught to me nor were even conceptually advisable within martial arts. I asked him for his guidance and thoughts and he basically put it down to two things:</div>
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So, for many weeks following, I did exactly that. I was told to focus on one type of guard, one type of guard pass, and one submission. And, so I did. With some faltering to obvious temptations (like someone not guarding for a choke), I basically only went for the classical armbar. I only drilled the knee cutter pass (with some faltering to leg drags), and, basically only used the butterfly guard... and, had my guard passed over and over and over again.</div>
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Then, something magical happened. About 4-6 weeks ago, I suddenly felt a revival in my BJJ game. I sparred with this huge 3 stripe white belt who was transferring from another academy. And, I was basically all over the guy. I caught him with two collar chokes which was spawned from well defended armbars. And, I caught him in two armbars, once which he tried to stack me with and once from s-mount. I was practically never in danger and barely felt like I broke a sweat. This was weird to me because my other 3-stripe white belt training partners typically put up a pretty good fight.</div>
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Then, weeks to follow, I tapped out one of my favorite training partners for the first time with an under-arm-pit-armbar from north south. I also managed to tap out a purple belt who let me get position on him... which I've never been able to do even when he's done similar things to let me have a fighting chance before -- great training partner by the way. He has REALLY helped me tighten up the details and technical aspects of my game.</div>
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THEN, I sparred with a very skilled and highly intimidating judo black belt. He's one of the nicest guys I know and is an excellent training partner. But, I've never been able to submit him, far less even make it a fair fight -- oh yeah, did I mention he out muscles me by 50 pounds or so? This last time, I tapped him out with an armbar from s-mount. I think much of that had to do with the fact that we were playing no-gi and judo is a gi based system. Nevertheless, I also didn't feel all that threatened positionally... which is NOT normal when sparring against him.</div>
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Either way, looking back, I had a bit of fear in terms of the <a href="http://updocmedia.com/the-imposter-syndrome/" target="_blank">Imposter Syndrome</a>. I remember that being given my 4th stripe as a white belt, I thought to myself, "<i>Sure! I got this. I'm about to be blue. It's next. Totally have this under control.</i>" I felt like I could represent 4 stripes with confidence as a white belt. Then, moments later, feeling like I didn't deserve it. Then, with the blue belt, I was like "<i>Oh no... it's an entirely new rank. And, now I'm a target.</i>" LOL.</div>
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But, I guess I'm not so worried anymore. BJJ is all about training hard and training harder. You have to beat your own fears before you can survive to beat your opponent. It's about technique over strength, and many times, mind over matter. As in, it doesn't matter if you're put on your back. You just got to get your positioning and figure it out from there. Always stick to the fundamentals; they are your foundations and strong foundations are hard to shake.</div>
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I know for a fact that my professor does NOT promote simply due to loyalty or money paid. He only promotes when he feels that people are able to represent their belt color.</div>
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Well, it is time to represent. I'm so very happy I've trained for nearly 3 years in this excellent sport and martial art system. And, I am looking forward to another 3+ years that it will probably take for me to earn the purple belt.</div>
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If I've learned anything, I've learned this:</div>
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<li><b><i>Train hard. </i></b>Never get lazy. Never get comfortable. Always push yourself.</li>
<li><b><i>Train smart.</i></b> Do what you are taught. Leave your ego at the door. Be technical.</li>
<li><b><i>Train consistently.</i></b> Even if you can only train once a week, dedicate yourself regularly & intentionally -- you will see the results.</li>
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<b><i>I know there is SOOOO much for me to learn. Despite a life long journey in so many areas of martial arts, I've definitely found a home in BJJ -- it's become a part of my lifestyle and I'm so glad that after all these years, I finally hunkered down to train in BJJ.</i></b></div>
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