Start Up
Personal Success
- Core Values, Vision & Goals
- Personal Information Filter
- Family Time Management
- Personal Health & Stress Management
Financial Success
- Personal Cash Flow
- Personal Debt Management
- Advisor Evaluation Standards
Ownership Success
- Leadership Skills & Training
- Advisor Evaluation Standards
Survival
Personal Success
- Core Values, Vision & Goals
- Refine & Clarify
- Reinforce Commitment
- Communicate to Others
- Lifestyle Improvements
Financial Success
- Personal Income Allocation
- Savings Plan
- Retirement & Benefit Planning
- Family/Liability Protection
- Advisor Performance Evaluation
Ownership Success
- Strategic Leadership
- Employee Retention
- Systems Development & Refinement
- Advisor Performance Evaluation
Success
Personal Success
- Vision & Goals Update
- Lifestyle Improvements
- Time Management
- Commitment Management
- Community
- Professional (networking)
- Personal
Financial Success
- Personal Wealth Management
- Advisor Performance Evaluation
Ownership Success
- Talent Development
- Personal
- Managers
- Employees
- Advisor Performance Evaluation
Mastery
Personal Success
- Lifestyle Improvements
- Travel
- Friends
- Hobbies
Financial Success
- Focused Diversification
- Managing Wealth
- Advanced Tax Planning
- Advisor Sophistication
Ownership Success
- Exit Goals Development
- Advisor Sophistication
Reward
Personal Success
- Inspired Independence
- Peer & Community Recognition
- Focus on Personal Health & Happiness
- Family Mentorship
Financial Success
- Family Wealth Planning
Ownership Success
- Advanced Succession Development
- Peer & Community Recognition
Contribution
Personal Success
- Family Legacy
- Spiritual
- Altruistic Achievement
- Charitable Gifts
- Board Participation
- Political Contribution
Financial Success
- Level 3 Financial Planning
- Wealth Conservation
Ownership Success
- Legacy
- Employees
- Community
Choose the percentage that most closely represents your progress for each item.
You’re on Your Way to Inspired Independence!
Your Score Is:
What your score means and what to do about it
SCORE | RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Less Than 40 | You are not alone! Most start up pharmacy owners spend all of their time working IN the business; it’s essential and it’s natural. But, to achieve greater personal, financial and ownership success, you will need to invest time – an hour each week works – to work Submit Your Results your business. Taking the time now to address your basic, long-term and strategic opportunities will accelerate your progress and multiply the level of success you achieve in all of the future stages of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Think different… think YOU! Personal Success is the first thing we help our clients focus on. The very first steps are to define your Core Values, develop a Vision for your future (why are you a pharmacy owner?), and identify the goals you wish to achieve along the way.
INSIDER’S TIP #2: Time management is often the greatest challenge a start up pharmacy owner faces. Try this strategy from one of Waypoint’s most powerful and popular strategic planning tools, The Pharmacy Owner Time Optimizer:
INSIDER TIP #3: Submit Your Results to dig more deeply into your current situation, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
40 – 60: | Congratulations! You’re normal. Most start up pharmacy owners score in this range the first time they complete the Lifecycle Locator. If normal just isn't good enough, more importantly, if being exceptional is what you have in mind as you continue to create an inspired life in pharmacy, there is great news! Your highest scores are to be celebrated and the strengths, resources and wisdom they represent can be leveraged across the board. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Most start up pharmacy owners spend all of their time working IN the business; it’s essential and it’s natural. But it can also be counter-productive: if you do not take a little time each day and at least one day away from the business each week, your ability to achieve financial and ownership success will be impaired. Remember to “Think different… think YOU!” INSIDER’S TIP #2: Create or continue to refine your Advisor Evaluation Standards to accelerate your Financial and Ownership Success. Taking a few minutes to think through the standards you need your advisors to live up to has an umbrella effect on many other areas. For instance, it forces you to assess your ability to communicate effectively with advisors (and by default, your staff and others). Check out the Waypoint Tools catalog and download INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
61 – 80: | Great work! You’re well on your way to the next stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle: Survival. While most start up pharmacy owners spend all of their time working IN the business, you’ve been able to spend time working ON your business. Looking forward as you continue to grow your pharmacy, it can be all too easy to put off vital decisions around laying the groundwork for the future and, yes, even at this early stage, your life after pharmacy. INSIDER’S TIP #1: The #1 factor in the level of personal, financial and ownership success you achieve is YOU. Your ability to lead, knowledge of the industry, creativity, innovation and confidence are your greatest assets. That’s why it is essential for you to make investing in yourself a lifetime habit. INSIDER’S TIP #2: To accelerate your transition to the next stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle, take a look at the items in Success and pick one or two you can begin working on right away. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
81 – 100: | Sweet perfection! Well, OK, maybe some things can still be improved. Within reason, making sure you’ve done the best possible job of taking care of each item in the Start Up stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle™ will strengthen the foundation upon which you can build your success. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Jump ahead by looking at the items within the next stage: Success. Pick the items you can begin addressing immediately and commit the time and resources needed. INSIDER’S TIP #2: Even at these early stages of your life as a pharmacy owner, it is essential to assess and refine your expectations and needs when it comes to advisor performance. Being a relatively new pharmacy owner doesn't mean you have to compromise. You deserve the best advice and service possible… but you won't get it unless you ask for it. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
You’re on Your Way to Inspired Independence!
Your Score Is:
What your score means and what to do about it
SCORE | RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Less Than 40 | You are not alone! Now that your pharmacy is starting to put down roots, and the first buds of success are emerging, it is common to feel uncertainty. Doing everything you can to increase your income, control cost, and build a solid team of employees leaves little time for working on yourself. But, here’s the hard truth of owning a business… any business: Your business will only grow as fast as you do. It is time to start investing in yourself. INSIDER’S TIP #1: The first and easiest thing you can do to grow yourself is to make an investment in your personal health: mental and physical. Set aside time every day for a mental break, watch what you eat (take healthy snacks to work if you think you’re not going to have time for a proper meal), and take a least one full day a week off. INSIDER’S TIP #2: If you haven’t already defined your Core Values, developed a Vision for your future (why are you a pharmacy owner?), and identified the goals you wish to achieve do so as soon as you can. Sharing these with everyone and anyone who will be part of your life in pharmacy is essential. This includes family, employees, managers, advisors, suppliers and even your customers. You’ll be amazed at how powerful this one step is in aligning their contribution and support to your success. INSIDER TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
40 – 60: | Congratulations! You’re normal. Most pharmacy owners who have survived start up and have experienced the first taste of success, score in this range. If normal just isn't good enough, more importantly, if being exceptional is what you have in mind as you continue to create an inspired life in pharmacy, there is great news! Your highest scores are to be celebrated and the strengths, resources and wisdom they represent can be leveraged across the board. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Early on in their life in pharmacy, most owners spend all of their time working IN the business; it’s essential and it’s natural. But it can also be counter-productive: if you do not take a little time each day and at least one day away from the business each week to take care of yourself, your ability to achieve financial and ownership success will be impaired. Remember to “Think different… think YOU!” INSIDER’S TIP #2: Some business gurus say, “Pay yourself first.” Well, we say make sure to allocate what you pay yourself wisely. A simple strategy is to take a close look at how you are allocating the money you take home. As early as possible, set up a system for putting a little aside for an emergency fund, and your retirement. Retirement!!! Yes, even though you are relatively early in your journey through the Community Pharmacist Lifecycle, it is never too early to start preparing for your life after pharmacy. And, as soon as you can, budget for family protection (in addition to your emergency fund, you may consider life and disability coverage). INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
61 – 80: | Great work! You’re well on your way to the next stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle: Success. While most pharmacy owners spend all of their time working IN the business, it is likely you’ve also been able to spend some time working ON your business. INSIDER’S TIP #1: The #1 factor in the level of personal, financial and ownership success you achieve is YOU. Your ability to lead, knowledge of the industry, creativity, innovation and confidence are your greatest assets. That’s why it is essential for you to make investing in yourself a lifetime habit. INSIDER’S TIP #2: To accelerate your transition to the next stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle, take a look at the items in Success and pick one or two you can begin working on right away. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
81 – 100: | Sweet perfection! Well, OK, maybe some things can still be improved. Within reason, making sure you’ve done the best possible job of taking care of each item in the Survival stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle™ will strengthen the foundation upon which you can build your success. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Jump ahead by looking at the items within the next stage: Success. Pick the items you can begin addressing immediately and commit the time and resources needed. INSIDER’S TIP #2: Even during this early stage in your life in pharmacy, it is essential to assess and refine your expectations and needs when it comes to advisor performance. Being a relatively new pharmacy owner doesn't mean you have to compromise. You deserve the best advice and service possible… but you won't get it unless you ask for it. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
You’re on Your Way to Inspired Independence!
Your Score Is:
What your score means and what to do about it
SCORE | RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Less Than 40 | You are not alone! Success has a way of taking over. It can consume all of your time, create what seem to be bigger challenges, increase complexity, and bring on no small amount of stress. But, here’s a hard truth about owning a business… any business: Your business will only grow as fast as you do. Even in the rush to keep pace with your success, it is essential to keep investing in yourself. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Assuming you are already taking the time to invest in personal health (mental and physical), experience shows an investment in your ownership skills, knowledge and capabilities will pay massive dividends. And, in all likelihood, help you push your score to 100%. INSIDER’S TIP #2: Seek help from people just like you. Regular interaction with other pharmacy owners – through associations like the NCPA and many others – is a surefire way to find the support, motivation, and a world of wisdom about what it takes to maintain and multiply your success. INSIDER TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
40 – 60: | Congratulations! You’re normal. Most pharmacy owners who are enjoying sustained success score in this range. If normal just isn't good enough, more importantly, if being exceptional is what you have in mind as you continue to create an inspired life in pharmacy, there is great news! Your highest scores are to be celebrated and the strengths, resources and wisdom they represent can be leveraged across the board. INSIDER’S TIP #1: What if you couldn't come to work for a week, a month… even longer? Would your pharmacy be able to manage without you? With success comes the responsibility of making sure your family, employees and your business can survive an unforeseen event. Developing a contingency plan, and identifying and training key employees who can step in if need be, is an essential step for you to take. INSIDER’S TIP #2: One of the most effective ways to raise your score and accelerate to the next lifecycle stage is to raise the bar on your advisors. If you believe they are capable of delivering what you need, keep them but be sure to set agreed upon standards of performance. When you identify a measurable set of performance metrics for each advisor, you not only get what you pay for, you get an incredible amount of peace of mind. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
61 – 80: | Great work! You’re well on your way to the next stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle: Mastery. Your ability to plan ahead and be strategic in how you invest your time and money is a strength to be reckoned with. INSIDER’S TIP #1: The #1 factor in the level of personal, ownership, and financial success you achieve is YOU. Your ability to lead, knowledge of the industry, creativity, innovation and confidence are your greatest assets. That’s why it is essential for you to continue investing in yourself. INSIDER’S TIP #2: To accelerate your transition to the next stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle, take a look at the items in Mastery and pick one or two you can begin working on right away. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
81 – 100: | Sweet perfection! You’ve worked hard and smart and now you are enjoying sustained success. While it may be tempting to sit back and relax a bit, now is no time to stop investing in yourself and working ON your business. Remember, you can only coast in one direction. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Jump ahead by looking at the items within the next stage: Mastery. Pick the items you can begin addressing immediately and commit the time and resources needed. INSIDER’S TIP #2: To protect your success and accelerate your progress, it is essential to assess and refine your expectations and needs when it comes to advisor performance. Now that you have achieved sustainable success, it is important to never compromise; if you haven’t already done so, it is time to create a measurable set of performance metrics for each advisor. You deserve the best advice and service possible… but you won't get it unless you ask for it. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence… all with the help of a dedicated Waypoint Pharmacist Advisor. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
You’re on Your Way to Inspired Independence!
Your Score Is:
What your score means and what to do about it
SCORE | RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Less Than 40 | You are not alone! Mastering the science, art and business of pharmacy ownership requires an intricate combination of vision, values, leadership, self-confidence, and strategic thinking and action. Your score is not an indication of failure in any form whatsoever. It simply shows you there is plenty of room for you to continuing growing. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Here’s an undeniable truth about owning a business… any business: Your business will only grow as fast as you do. Even at this stage of your life in pharmacy, it is essential to keep investing in yourself. Consider developing a plan for your life after pharmacy. This will give you a clearer picture of the skills, assets, and knowledge you will need. INSIDER’S TIP #2: Develop relationships with people just like you. Regular interaction with other pharmacy owners who are in the Mastery stage is a surefire way to find the support, motivation, and a world of wisdom about what it takes to maintain and multiply your success. (Check out the Pharmacy Solutions Alliance: mastermind-like groups facilitated by Waypoint.) INSIDER TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence during and after your life in pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
40 – 60: | Congratulations! You’re normal. Most pharmacy owners who have mastered the science, art and business of pharmacy ownership score in this range. But, if normal just isn't good enough, more importantly, if being exceptional is what you have in mind for your life in pharmacy, there is great news! Your highest scores are to be celebrated and the strengths, resources and wisdom they represent can be leveraged across the board. INSIDER’S TIP #1: What if you wanted to take a month off to complete a personal goal… or just enjoy life outside of pharmacy? Would your pharmacy be able to manage without you? Identifying and training key employees who can step in when needed, is an essential step; it not only helps free you up to spend more time away from your business, it accelerates your ability to sell your pharmacy when and to whom you want, on your own terms. INSIDER’S TIP #2: One of the most effective ways to raise your score and accelerate to the next lifecycle stage is to raise the bar on your advisors. If you believe they are capable of delivering what you need, keep them but be sure to set agreed upon standards of performance. When you identify a measurable set of performance metrics for each advisor, you not only get what you pay for, you get an incredible amount of peace of mind. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence during and after your life in pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
61 – 80: | Great work! You’re well on your way to the next stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle: Reward. Now is the time to review your personal financial plan to ensure you are on track for enjoying an inspired life after pharmacy. INSIDER’S TIP #1: The level of ownership success you achieve is influenced in part by the systems, processes and procedures you develop and implement in your business. If you are not already setting aside time to work on these, now is the time to get into the habit. Make time to work ON your business. INSIDER’S TIP #2: To accelerate your transition to the next stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle, take a look at the items in Reward and pick one or two you can begin working on right away. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence during and after your life in pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
81 – 100: | Sweet perfection! You’ve worked hard and smart and now you have mastered the science, art and business of pharmacy ownership. While it may be tempting to sit back and relax a bit, now is no time to stop investing in yourself and working ON your business. Remember, you can only coast in one direction. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Jump ahead by looking at the items within the next stage: Reward. Pick the items you can begin addressing immediately and commit the time and resources needed. INSIDER’S TIP #2: To protect your success and accelerate your progress, it is essential to assess and refine your expectations and needs when it comes to advisor performance. Now that you have mastered pharmacy ownership and are achieving greater personal and financial success, it is important to work with advisors who have the proven skill and experience to help you prepare for an inspired life after pharmacy. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop to dig more deeply into your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, clarify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for achieving inspired independence during and after your life in pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
Congratulations! You’ve achieved Inspired Independence!
Your Score Is:
What your score means and what to do about it
SCORE | RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Less Than 40 | You are not alone! Entering the Reward stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle requires you to continue driving the success of your business while also rewarding yourself and your family for the sacrifices and contribution you’ve made. If you are struggling with this stage of the lifecycle, there is one thing to keep in mind: Exiting your pharmacy business is not an option; it will happen one way or another. Your score is not an indication of failure in any form whatsoever. It simply shows it is time for you to start thinking ahead and taking action to be prepared for your life after pharmacy. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Inspired Independence is the term we use to describe your ability to do what you want, when you want, with whom you want, for your own reasons. The first step is to develop a clear, personal definition of what inspired independence means to you. The next step is to continuously refine your definition by sharing it with the people who will play a role in helping you achieve inspired independence. INSIDER’S TIP #2: Develop relationships with people just like you. Regular interaction with other pharmacy owners who are in the Reward stage is a surefire way to find the support, motivation, and a world of wisdom about what it takes to multiply your business success while enjoying the rewards you deserve. (Check out the Pharmacy Solutions Alliance: mastermind-like groups facilitated by Waypoint.) INSIDER TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop. A dedicated Waypoint Advisor will help you clarify your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, identify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for enjoying inspired independence during your life after pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
40 – 60: | Congratulations! You’re normal. Most pharmacy owners who are in the reward stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle score in this range. But, if normal just isn't good enough, more importantly, if being exceptional is what you have in mind for your life in pharmacy, there is great news! Your highest scores are to be celebrated and the strengths, resources and wisdom they represent can be leveraged to ensure you achieve inspired independence. INSIDER’S TIP #1: There is more to Reward than money. You’ve been contributing the to health and welfare of your employees, customers and community ever since your first opened up your pharmacy. Regardless of the respect and acknowledgement that may come with it, taking the time to get involved in your community is a powerful and lasting way for you to reward yourself. INSIDER’S TIP #2: One of the most effective ways to raise your score and accelerate to the Contribution stage of the lifecycle is to make sure you are working with advisors who understand your changing needs and goals. You are approaching your transition into life after pharmacy and it is now time to be certain your advisors have the proven expertise to help you safely navigate what’s ahead. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop. A dedicated Waypoint Advisor will help you clarify your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, identify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for enjoying inspired independence during your life after pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
61 – 80: | Great work! You’re well on your way to the next stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle: Contribution. Now is the time to review your personal financial plan to ensure you are on track for enjoying an inspired life after pharmacy. INSIDER’S TIP #1: The amount someone is willing to pay for your business is influenced in part by the systems, processes and procedures you’ve developed and implemented. And, it is highly dependent on the talent, knowledge and skills of your staff. True ownership success is achieved when your pharmacy can continue to succeed without your direct involvement. INSIDER’S TIP #2: To accelerate your transition to the next stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle, take a look at the items in Contribution and pick one or two you can begin working on right away. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop. A dedicated Waypoint Advisor will help you clarify your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, identify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for enjoying inspired independence during your life after pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
81 – 100: | Sweet perfection! You’ve worked hard and smart and now you’re able to reap the rewards that come from mastering the science, art and business of pharmacy ownership. While it may be tempting to sit back and relax a bit, now is no time to stop investing in your future and preparing for an inspired life after pharmacy. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Jump ahead by looking at the items within the next stage: Contribution. Pick the items you can begin addressing immediately and commit the time and resources needed. INSIDER’S TIP #2: Enjoying inspired independence during your life after pharmacy requires thoughtful preparation and expert advice. It also means being prepared for letting go of your life in pharmacy. Being prepared gives you the option of letting go gradually or immediately based on what is best for you and your business. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop. A dedicated Waypoint Advisor will help you clarify your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, identify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for enjoying inspired independence during your life after pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
Congratulations! You’ve achieved Inspired Independence!
Your Score Is:
What your score means and what to do about it
SCORE | RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Less Than 40 | Entering the Contribution stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle means facing the need to let go of your life in pharmacy. If you are finding this a challenge, you're not alone. Most pharmacy owners find replacing the excitement, purpose, and engagement of leading with something else a difficult task. Your score is not an indication of failure in any form whatsoever. It simply shows it is time for you to allow yourself to find new and worthy ways to invest your time and energy. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Inspired Independence is the term we use to describe your ability to do what you want, when you want, with whom you want, for your own reasons. The first step is to develop a clear, personal definition of what inspired independence means to you. The next step is to continuously refine your definition by sharing it with the people who will play a role in helping you achieve inspired independence. INSIDER’S TIP #2: Exiting your pharmacy business is not an option; it will happen one way or another. To make the transition more enjoyable and rewarding, develop relationships with people just like you. Regular interaction with other pharmacy owners who are in the Contribution stage is a surefire way to find the support, motivation, and a world of wisdom about what it takes to enjoy an inspired life after pharmacy. (Check out the Pharmacy Solutions Alliance: mastermind-like groups facilitated by Waypoint.) INSIDER TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop. A dedicated Waypoint Advisor will help you clarify your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, identify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for enjoying inspired independence during your life after pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
40 – 60: | Congratulations! You’re normal. Most pharmacy owners who are in the contribution stage of The Community Pharmacist Lifecycle score in this range. But, if normal just isn't good enough, more importantly, if being exceptional is what you have in mind for your life in pharmacy, there is great news! Your highest scores are to be celebrated and the strengths, resources and wisdom they represent can be leveraged to ensure you achieve inspired independence. INSIDER’S TIP #1: There is more to Contribution than money. Even though, you’ve been contributing to the health and welfare of your employees, customers and community ever since your first opened up your pharmacy, you may find great personal reward by becoming a champion of independent community pharmacy. It’s just an idea… we certainly need your wisdom and experience. INSIDER’S TIP #2: One of the most effective ways to ensure prolonged success in the contribution stage of the lifecycle is to work with advisors who understand your unique needs and goals. Now time to be certain your advisors have the proven expertise to help you safely navigate your life after pharmacy. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop. A dedicated Waypoint Advisor will help you clarify your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, identify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for enjoying inspired independence during your life after pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
61 – 80: | Great work! You’ve achieved inspired independence in your life in pharmacy and are now read to enjoy even greater inspired independence during your life after pharmacy. Now is the time to ensure your transition plan and your personal financial plans are rock solid and exactly fit your needs. INSIDER’S TIP #1: The amount someone is willing to pay for your business is influenced in part by the systems, processes and procedures you’ve developed and implemented. And, it is highly dependent on the talent, knowledge and skills of your staff. True ownership success is achieved when your pharmacy can continue to succeed without your direct involvement. INSIDER’S TIP #2: You are not someone who can completely retire from active leadership. Consider how you can turn your attention from leading your business to leading in other areas of society. You have the luxury to choose what you do, when you do it and with whom you do it. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop. A dedicated Waypoint Advisor will help you clarify your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, identify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for enjoying inspired independence during your life after pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |
81 – 100: | Sweet perfection! You’ve made it. Inspired independence is yours to enjoy and yours to use as you will; you can now afford to sit back and relax… at least a little bit. But, keep in mind; you can only coast in one direction. INSIDER’S TIP #1: Mentoring family is one way to find exceptional meaning and purpose during your life after pharmacy. INSIDER’S TIP #2: You have many years of productivity ahead. Identifying a big project that you can begin now will enable you to stay highly active and satisfied for years to come. INSIDER’S TIP #3: Submit Your Results to take advantage of an enjoyable, private and free Independence Goals Workshop. A dedicated Waypoint Advisor will help you clarify your current situation, develop a powerful vision for your future, identify your most important goals, and create a powerful plan for enjoying inspired independence during your life after pharmacy. It’s 60 minutes that will change your life! |