If You Think of It, You Can Do It: Lessons on Purpose, Adventure, and Service with Dr. Alexander T. McCulloch

Most people spend their lives trying to find the right path. Dr. McCulloch continues to find the perfect ones.

Liz’s dad is an adventurer, doctor, entrepreneur, rancher, investor, husband, father of six, grandfather of 24, and volunteer physician for 30+ international medical missions.

His story began in the woods of Ohio, where a love of nature sparked a fascination with biology. That curiosity led him to medicine, becoming a talented plastic surgeon, and the founder of the Aesthetic Surgery Center of Colorado. Along the way, he met and worked with his true love, Carole, built a 25,000-acre cattle ranch, raised a family, and spent decades exploring the world, pursuing opportunities many only dream about. The common thread is a simple philosophy: “If you don’t think of it, you can’t do it.”

In this special father-daughter conversation, Dr. McCulloch shares lessons from life following curiosity, embracing opportunity, and creating impact with work and service. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

✨Why finding work you genuinely enjoy matters more than chasing a title

✨How mentors can help shape your future long before you realize it

✨Why the most successful people create opportunities instead of waiting for them

✨Why choosing the right life partner is the most important decision you’ll ever make

✨How a philosophy of “If you think of it, do it” can guide every chapter of life

Whether you’re beginning your career, making a change, or deciding what’s next, this is a reminder that a meaningful life is created with honesty, curiosity, and courage.

Dr. McCulloch’s creative inspiration:

Book: Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes

Brand: Apple

Song: “Gratitude” by Brandon Lake; also songs by Jerry Jeff Walker, Willy Nelson, Garth Brooks, Maná, Carlos Vives, and Bad Bunny

Beverage: Sidecar

Listen or watch HERE.