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title: The difference between have to and want to
description: When I built the practice, it was easy.
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# [The difference between have to and want to](https://www.campbellacademy.co.uk/blog/the-difference-between-have-to-and-want-to)

 Written by [Colin Campbell](https://www.campbellacademy.co.uk/blog/author/colin-campbell) | 03/06/26 16:10

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When I built the practice, it was easy.

After we got deep enough into the financials, I had to; I didn't have a choice.

When COVID came, it was actually easy, because I didn't have a choice. I had to make it work, or else we died.

When we came out of COVID, it was easy. I had to see 12 patients a day to try to get the money to pay back all the stuff we owed; I didn't have a choice.

It’s different now.

Now I have to do things because I want to, not because I have to.

Totally different psychology.

Bravery only exists when there's a choice to do or not to do.

It's not brave when you have to; it's only brave when you want to and have a choice not to.

Blog Post Number - 4559

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