Building a successful career as a doctor isn’t always easy. There’s a constant demand for their skills. People still get sick, and they still need treatment. But it’s also a highly competitive field where being successful requires a peculiar mix of theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as a deep understanding of people’s psyche and the ability to have good manners when dealing with the patients.
Dr. Mark X. Lowney’s career is a shining example of what a talented medical doctor can do with his time. After developing and selling one OB/GYN practice, Dr. Lowney moved on to start not one but two new practices: a cosmetic surgery practice called Advanced Body Sculpting, and StudioEros, a practice that helps people with age-management and sexual well-being.
A career like that doesn’t fall from the sky. It’s earned through hard work, dedication, and having the right mindset. Here are three things that any professional can learn from Dr. Lowney.
Have the Will to Find the Way
For doors to open in a professional field, someone must knock on them. Things don’t happen on their own, and waiting for them to do so is no way to build a career. Having a plan, a desire, a purpose—that’s a much better idea. That will eventually get someone knocking on as many doors as needed to find a way to satisfy the desire.
It seemed simple for Dr. Lowney; he wanted to be a part of bringing new lives into the world. So he got certified as an OB/GYN after his residency, and he started a practice where he got to do what he wanted. His later career choices also allowed him to help women, albeit this time in age-management and sexual well-being. The will to help is always there, and Dr. Lowney keeps finding new ways to do it.
Agility and Dynamics Matter a Lot
Speaking of doors and new ways of doing things, what’s the one thing people expect to happen when one door closes? Another one should open. Again, doors don’t open on their own, so the whole process of knocking on them has to happen. This time, however, most people should be much better at knocking on doors. That’s how Dr. Lowney pivoted from OB/GYN to cosmetic surgery, and from cosmetic surgery into the sexual well-being field.
Dr. Lowney’s general interest might have remained the same, but the way he fulfilled it changed, showing the remarkable capability to adapt to new circumstances and move forward with the times. At his latest practices, Dr. Lowney’s managing to stay on the leading edge of age-management medicine. He’s not showing signs of winding down, either.
Make People Feel Good
Finally, taking things a bit lightly, Dr. Lowney’s nickname is The Real Dr. FeelGood. It’s a doctor’s job to make people feel better. However, getting that nickname would require a doctor to go way beyond their regular duties.
What makes people feel good in a professional setting? When they have someone good sitting in front of them. Anyone who aims to make people feel good needs to master the situation and exude competence.
To keep up with Dr. Mark X. Lowney, follow his Instagram account at @realdrfeelgood.