431. Physical Therapy Leaders Share Stories of Failure and Success

Dr. F Scott Feil shares his personal story of failure and success in the physical therapy profession. He talks about failing the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) three times and the impact it had on his career and personal life. Despite the setbacks, he persevered, learned from his failures, and went on to have a successful career as a physical therapist, educator, and business owner. He emphasizes that failure is not the end and encourages others who have failed their exams to keep going and pursue their dreams. In addition to Dr Feil, numerous leaders in the physical therapy space also share their own stores regarding failure and how they've overcome it. Key Takeaways:- Failure is not the end of the road; it's just a minor speed bump.- Learn from your failures and use them as stepping stones to success.- Trust your instincts and don't second-guess yourself.- Don't let failure define you; it's just an event, not a reflection of your abilities.- Persistence and determination are key to overcoming failure and achieving your goals.Special thanks to both our sponsors, The NPTE Final Frontier, and Varela Financial! If you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE FInal Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.