The Quest for Meaning Part 2
Viktor Frankl believed the key to the successful creation of a happy and successful life was to aim toward a
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Pankey Philosophy
The Quest for Meaning Part 1
Viktor Frankl wrote his famous memoir, Man’s Search for Meaning, over a period of nine days in 1946, and it
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Reflections on the Last 30 Years
As I lay here and reflect on the last 30 years of my life, I cannot help but wonder and
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The Value of a Written a Philosophy Statement
When asked about The Pankey Philosophy, L.D. Pankey famously responded, “What do you mean when you ask me about The
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Know Yourself
The Least Understood Part of Dr. Pankey’s Cross I’ve always thought that the least understood and least appreciated aspect of
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Blurring the Line Between Work and Play
When we love what we do, we do it better. This is a popular lesson in literature and in life. Tom
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Live and Practice With Intention
The Pankey Institute has positively changed how I practice dentistry. My work–life ‘flow’ would not be what it is today
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The Power of Listening in a Pre-Clinical Interview
A key tenant of Pankey philosophy is to know your patient before you treat them. It’s one of the most
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