May I Please Have Another Cookie?
I wrote this article 20 years ago for The PankeyGram, and it is still relevant today. As I walked into the room, the
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Pankey Philosophy
Stoicism with a Big “S”
Dentistry can be emotionally taxing, and Stoicism helped me to get through some tough times. I am not referring to being a small “s” stoic. In truth, being a stoic
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The Humor of the Master
It has been a life-long observation of mine that leaders who are well-loved, who people are drawn to, who friends
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It’s the Philosophy: Part 1
Fifteen years after graduating from dental school I was searching for answers. I barely knew what questions to ask because
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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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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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