Just Ask... what's the worst that could happen - you might make a posting on my blog

I understand that making the decision on 'what to do for the rest of your life' i.e. your career, is a big thing. You want to make sure that you'll like (or hopefully love) what you're going to be doing for the next 20-50 years, that it will provide for you financially, and that you'll make a difference. When you throw into that mix a career that requires an educational investment that may leave you with student loan amounts around $125,000, it can become a bit overwhelming.

As the pressure builds, I find that most people start to lose focus on the important questions:

1. What IS Chiropractic? What is the philosophy behind the practice of the profession?

You may not know this (yet), but Chiropractic actually deals with the nervous system, not (just) the spine/bones. It is based on the idea that the body is self-healing and self-regulating as long as there is no interference.

So what regulates & heals us... our nervous system. What can cause interference (among other things)... bones. Of course there's also thoughts, toxins & traumas, but that's another lesson. (See, I planted a seed. It will grow. You will want to learn more.)

2. What would my daily life look like, should I decide to become a _____ (Chiropractor)?

Now, please understand me, this question is certainly not asking whether you put your pants on left leg or right leg first, or what you'll eat for breakfast. What I am asking, is do you know what a Chiropractor does? Have you visited an office, observed a doctor in action, and have you been a patient, so that you know what it is like to receive care?

3. Does this career/thing/Chiropractic give me a 'spark' feeling that ignites a passion in me? Do I have the desire to serve others through healing touch? Do I crave learning more about Chiropractic?

You have to understand that this is a COMMITMENT. You cannot complete your Doctor of Chiropractic degree online, by taking 'Extension' classes, or by taking 2 days of classes a month & completing the homework. This means that you have to relocate to the area of the school of your choice, and live your life at that place for approximately the next 3 1/2 years. Most students don't work during the first year.

That brings me to questions that people considering Chiropractic as a career and/or Life University as a school. Let's just say this: this post has been based off of questions I have been asked. I have explained what Chiropractic is AFTER someone has applied for the program. Several people have become angry at me because I explain that no, they can't keep their job, continue to live in ____, and still complete the program if take internet questions and spend 2 days a month or the last 2 quarters on campus.

BUT, what I do love about these people is they ASKED a question that they did not know the answer to. And there is NEVER anything wrong with that.

You just might end up being the topic of a post on this blog.