The Philosophy Behind Omedix
Written by Josh Padnick, President
When I was younger and thought about what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always
had to have some element of altruism in my vision. Somehow, the world had to be
better off as a result of what I did.
As I got older, I noticed I loved computers and technology to the point of
obsession. I could spend all day learning new software, tinkering with my
computer, talking with friends about technology, etc. I just couldn’t get enough
of it. But I also liked being social, being strategic, and mobilizing resources
to effect change. And I still needed a “raison d’être”, something that would
inspire me when I’d get up in the morning.
After I graduated from Wharton (where I received my bachelor's), I knew I wanted
to be an entrepreneur, but somehow my ambitions had become distorted. Quite
simply, I felt I was smart and could use my smarts to earn a lot of money, which
would in turn lead to a lot of cool experiences. It pains me even to write out
the thought process, but at 22, my goal was simply to use my brain to acquire
wealth.
Eventually, it became (painfully) apparent to me that the “pursuit of riches” was
a terrible motivator. It implied no moral compass; it gave no guidelines on what
I’d actually be doing all day. It was simply an objective to be achieved and
while the destination may have looked great, the journey was awful.
So, I changed mindsets. I got back in touch with my (considerably more noble)
adolescent leanings and personal interests, and re-defined what “success” meant
for me. Part of success was earning a good living, but there emerged other
things, too. I wanted to create a company where I feel like we’re creating value
for people and genuinely advancing their positions. I wanted to feel like the
world is a better place as a result of our efforts. I wanted to make sure that
everyone who touches our organization is happier for it – our clients, our
investors, our vendors, and most of all the people in Omedix ourselves. And I
wanted to love what I do.
I’ve read more stories than I can count about other entrepreneurs and their
successes, and what amazes me is that the entrepreneurs who are first and
foremost passionate about what they do and how they do it just seem to become
successful as a natural consequence: John Mackey of Whole Foods believes he can
make the world a better place by offering healthier food in a grocery store that
offers excellent working conditions for its employees. Howard Schultz of
Starbucks was motivated chiefly by the idea that coffee shops in America could
foster a sense of community and romanticism in a society that seemed to have
lost that. Richard Branson of the Virgin Companies remained true to his
lifestyle and personality and personified his company around it, creating a huge
amount of “fun factor” in virtually every business Virgin enters.
The examples go on, but the key takeaway for me is that “passion for what you do”
and “being true to yourself” are the onramps to a superhighway of success and,
more importantly, a fulfilling life.
I strive everyday to take this philosophy and apply it to Omedix. My passion is
using technology to improve people’s lives in the field of healthcare, and I
can’t wait to get up tomorrow and do more of it! I believe in being totally
honest with people, and I ask the same of you. If you feel we’ve done a great
job at something, I hope you’ll share that with me and my colleagues here. If
for whatever reason you feel that we haven’t lived up to your expectations in
any regard, I hope you’ll contact me about that, too.
Thanks for taking the time to read about Omedix, and we look forward to working with you!
Josh Padnick
President, Omedix
Josh is a frequent contributor to the Official Omedix Blog,
http://blog.omedix.com.