Dr. Billy DeMoss has changed chiropractic.
He has done this by offering an alternative model to the standard chiropractic seminar. In so doing, he has helped to bring chiropractic back to chiropractic.
We all know that there are various versions in how this great profession is presented and applied. But there is a common denominator in the profession that makes it special and in which everyone can agree.
What is it?
The subluxation…? Well, sure, but even this is disputed. Let’s go for something even more basic.
The fact that chiropractic truly helps people get healthier and avoid getting run down in the medical-pharmaceutical-sickness complex? Yes. True enough.
What else makes it special that we can all agree to?
NO ONE OWNS IT. Chiropractic wasn’t bought out by a Chinese company, a multinational firm, or bailed out by the Federal Reserve or the World Bank. Your skills are not trademarked by Eli Lilly (Pharmacy Company). You can use Activator or the knee-chest. For the most part, you are free to do whatever you want.
But there is also something else that makes chiropractic special and that we all can agree to. What is it?
Well, chiropractic, if you are doing it right, is fun. In fact, it is a blast. Adjusting patients and seeing them get better and loving you and your team for it! What could be better?
So, let’s add it all up: chiropractic helps people get healthier, it helps them avoid costly medical procedures, it allows them to live a better life, it allows you and your staff to have a better life, it is free from outside financial interests, and, it is fun.
NOW this is cause for a party!! THIS, if anything, should be celebrated.
This is what Billy preaches, practices, and sets an example for us all.
There are many professions out there that are soulless, goalless, and hopeless. Many are also too burdened with their own seriousness. We also can fall into this “chiropractic-as-drudgery” daily work mindset.
But, this is NOT chiropractic. And, as B.J. Palmer said:
The average businessman has long since forgotten Rule No. 9, “Don’t take yourself too damn seriously.”
Dr. DeMoss practices Rule No. 9. and helps us all celebrate the work we do.
The next Cal Jam, which he calls “ kiro-Woodstock” is scheduled for March 12th & 13th, 2012. You can visit his website at www.californiajam.org where you can sign up to receive his newsletter and be a part of his worldwide referral network.
AND, you can listen to him live this Tuesday, April 26, at 12:30 Central Time. (For non active clients, we are charging $25 which will be donated to Oaklahaven.)
For the full article on Rule #9 by B.J.Palmer, and a downloadable PDF file: Rule #9