THE STORY BEGINS…
Hey everyone, Cole here.
If you’ve known me for a while, you probably know me as a practicing dentist, husband/dad, outdoorsman, teacher and generally someone who really loves to learn new things. For years, I even ran a consulting business for young dentists called practicingdentist.com, where I spent my time helping new dentists learn the business side of our industry and launch their own practices.
I love my career, but a while ago, I realized something important: I don't want it to consume me. There are so many things in life that I love to do and so many people I want to spend time with. I decided that I want to do what I love, exactly when I want to do it. I love my work, and I definitely have a purpose there…but there are many other things that I love MORE - like my family, my friends, my faith and my passions/hobbies. To execute this plan and create SPACE in my life and the ability to invest heavily in the things I love; meant I needed to get my business dialed in, be disciplined with my finances, create boundaries and habits that are somewhat counter cultural in our society. Luckily for me my mind craves stimulation and desires to learn new things - so over the past few years I’ve dug into and immersed myself in topics that most people simply would not or could not. I am not an expert in many of the concepts or systems I’ve come to embrace - but I’ll learn from these experts, and maybe my research and writings will point you to a path that resonates with you and your vision for your life.
That realization is exactly why I created Cole THINKS.
This newsletter is about the research I’ve uncovered and lessons I’ve learned along my journey. I’ve been learning about how to transition from a time-intensive professional career (PRACTICING DENTIST) into a designed lifestyle, and instead of just giving generic advice, I am building in public. I will be showing my lessons learned, highlighting my mistakes and successes and giving you the exact research and answers to questions you may be asking yourself!
My goal is to share the raw, behind-the-scenes mechanics of how I figure things out, what I’m thinking, where I’m going to learn what I learn the tools I use to get there. We are going to navigate four main pillars together:
Building Wealth: I will share what I've learned about money, investing and personal finance. We will talk about making your income work for you through real estate, market investing, and passive income.
Reclaiming Time: I am going to share how I set boundaries in a demanding profession. This is all about freeing up time so you can actually enjoy the wealth you build with your family and hobbies.
Living with Purpose: I want to share my journey of continuous learning and teaching. Living We will explore how to find fulfillment beyond the daily grind and rat race of society today.
Mastering Leverage: I will show you exactly how I leverage technology (AI), money and people to multiply my time. You will see how I research investments and manage this side hustle without letting it take over my life.
How I Choose What to Write About
I am not here to be a guru handing down advice; I am the primary case study. I will choose my topics based on the actual challenges I face - topics I chose to dive into and research. Every dispatch will share a specific lesson I learned that week about outgrowing the daily grind, building wealth, or finding purpose.
I am simply sharing the things I've learned and opening up my story in the hope that it helps you navigate your own questions about career, purpose, wealth, and strategy.
Maybe something I am learning will help you engineer your own story.
Let's get to work.
— Cole