You can see the end of the road coming at school.

You know you need to make some decisions concerning where you want to set up your practice.

How can you be sure you'll land in the right place?

For starters, let's look at a simple process that might get you thinking about where "your" perfect place is.

• Write down three places you have considered or want to live. They can be realistic or maybe just a place you have always dreamed of.
• Now write down three reasons for considering those places. It might be family support, weather, sports interest, population, etc.
• Then list three reasons why you shouldn't practice there. These reasons could be as diverse as "Press about chiropractors was negative", "I hate the winter", or the cost of living is too high.

In this short exercise, you may already be able to pinpoint the community you might be drawn to. In the next article, "Digging Up Dirt," we'll touch on where to gather the demographic information that will be critical for your move.