108 | Opportunity Cost: Understanding the price of choosing to pivot, or not to pivot

Are you weighing in on whether to stay in clinical practice or explore new career paths, but fear, uncertainty, or “what ifs” keep holding you back?

In this episode of Life Beyond Clinical Practice, Dr. Diane unpacks the powerful concept of opportunity cost and how it applies to your career. Opportunity cost isn’t just a financial term- it’s a reminder that every choice we make comes with trade-offs.

By not choosing one path, you are already paying the price of another.

You’ll learn:

• What opportunity cost really means for your career (beyond money).

• The hidden costs of staying where you are—even if it feels “safe.”

• The risks and rewards of pivoting into a new career path.

• How to reframe your decision-making so you don’t mistake inaction for security.

• Practical steps to weigh your options and move forward with clarity.

✨ Reflection Prompt: If I don’t change anything, what will my life look like in 3–5 years? If I make a pivot, what could it look like?

 

This conversation will challenge you to look beyond the surface and ask: Which costs am I truly willing to live with?

If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or afraid of what lies beyond clinical practice, this episode is your invitation to make empowered choices for your future self.

 

🔗 Resources & Next Steps:

• Book a free strategy call with Dr. Diane https://calendly.com/lbcp/strategy-call  

• Download the 7 Steps to Pivoting Workbook: www.lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com/signup 

• Follow along on Instagram: @LifeBeyondClinicalPractice
• Listen to a related episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-is-fear-and-doubt-stopping-your-career-pivot/id1713086617?i=1000708960824