Are You Flying Too Low?

Are you flying too low as a pre-PT? Let’s use an analogy to talk through this. For example, let’s talk about eagles and pigeons. Eagles are very majestic, strong, and dominant birds. They usually fly alone and tend to fly very high above a storm and above EVERYTHING else. And then there are the pigeons. The majority of pre-PT students are like pigeons. Pigeons will typically flock together in big groups. They’ll designate a leader and then switch or rotate as they fly.

Like the pigeons, as a pre-PT, you might be surrounded by many people that will tell you. “You know what..you’ve taken the GRE three times already. Maybe you should do something else. Maybe you should consider taking a different avenue.” You might be surrounded by who tell you, “maybe this isn’t your calling” and try to persuade you not to commit to a certain career. At the end of the day, those people are the pigeons that are flying around with you. 

Then, you might start to look at all of your peers. You’ve seen them all succeed and that’s starting to influence you. It’s starting to mess with your mind. It’s starting to put you in a position where you're thinking, “You know what? How in the world was ‘John’ able to get an interview to that school when I had better grades?” Thinking this way is like flying with the pigeons. 

The EAGLE doesn’t fly in a flock. It flies HIGHER than everything else. The eagle sees what no one else sees. It has a VISION. Pigeons only have SIGHT and see what is physically right in front of them. They don’t look ahead like the eagle does. If you’re around so many people who are bringing you down, you are flying way too low with the pigeons. If you’re saying to yourself, “I have too many voices in my head and it’s actually confusing” then you are flying way too low.

Let’s talk about how we can fly higher. How can we separate ourselves from the noise? How can we separate ourselves from the anxieties and the fears that are built up by just us comparing ourselves? How can we become the eagle and fly into the storm when we are flying into the hardest part of our journey? You have to first identify the whole list that is blocking your view from your potential goal. Is it your low GPA or GRE score? Is it the fear of taking the GRE? Is it that chemistry class that’s giving you issues? We need to check out what’s in your view stopping you from seeing that horizon or seeing over those trees. 

The next important thing to help separate you from the noise and flying too low is people. Are people telling you all these things that can get to your head? What are they saying? Are they telling you, “you’ve already done the best you could”? Don’t fly low with those people. Soar above them, like an eagle, and remember WHY you are going through this tough journey. Invest in yourself and start building up your personal development. Read books or listen to podcasts to help you develop personally and professionally. This will help you fly higher and above everyone else who is flying low.

YOU are the future of the physical therapy profession. But sometimes it’s easy to become comfortable, complacent, and always doing things a certain way because that’s how it always has been. As a future member of this amazing profession, YOU have to be the change. WE have to grow this profession together. Don't lose sight of those dreams and always strive for greatness!

Thank You For Your Attention!

As always, please feel free to Contact Us at contactpreptgrind.com and ask us any questions! We are here to serve YOU!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

How We Serve You!

Our Pre-PT success course helps passionate Pre-PTs gain clarity, direction, and confidence when applying to PT school without wasting time or money.

We have the #1 online course for all Pre-PTs. What would it be like to have everything mapped out for you on your PT Journey? Our all in one exclusive lifetime program covers everything from PTCAS to Finances to low GPA's and more! This course includes over 60 lessons with a private facebook group of winning Pre-PTs, SPTs & DPT mentors taking you through our program every step of the way.. We have everything you need to know in order to SET YOURSELF APART as a winning Pre-PT student.

 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

We currently are editing PTCAS and supplemental essays for this application cycle! If you are interested in having your essay read and edited, email us at [email protected] and we will give you more information on this process!

Free Content!

Put your anxiety at EASE. Understand your next moves in your Pre-PT Grind and DOMINATE this application cycle! Check your worries at the door with this checklist and GET INTO PT SCHOOL this cycle! Click here to get your FREE checklist!

Are you interested in learning the Top 10 Things that will help you WIN as a Pre-PT and set yourself apart from other DPT school applicants? Click here for a FREE Cheat Sheet!

We also have a FREE E-book of the Top 10 Tips to get into Physical Therapy School! Click here for the FREE 10 tips!

Pre-PT Grind Podcast: Experience is the best teacher, preferably the experiences of others. A weekly audio experience to serve you on the go. Listen to the Pre-PT Grind Podcast on iTunes & Libsyn.

Pre-PT Grind Store!

Ready to ROCK OUT some awesome Pre-PT Grind Merch to all of your friends? Head over to the Pre-PT Grind store to pick up t-shirts, crewnecks, and sweatshirts! Click here to get access to the store!