Comparison is the Thief of Joy
Teddy Roosevelt famously said that “Comparison is the thief of joy.” I’d argue that it not only steals your joy, it can steal your wealth, too. And cause burnout.
Ethos and Passion
The Cost of Preventing Burnout
Burnout is costly. Yet, preventing burnout can also cost a lot of money. Would it be worth it for hospitals to chase after this goal?
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Burnout Isn’t Always Caused By Work
My palms got sweaty. I started to have palpitations in my chest. And my emotions were out of control. For the first time in my life, I was having an anxiety attack. Suddenly, everything started making sense… including my burnout.
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You Are Who You Hang Out With: Why it Matters
Have you ever noticed that like minded people tend to congregate? Sometimes it even causes an echo chamber. The truth is, you are the average of the five people you hang out with most. This has major ramifications.
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Attending Physicians: It’s Time to Teach Personal Finance
I got really fired up after reading a post by WCI that mentioned money as a taboo topic in medical training culture. It’s time academic attending physicians made a change, took responsibility, and stopped sucking at our jobs.
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Live Now Or Save for Later: The Now or Later Fallacy
Should you save for tomorrow or live for today? It can be a challenging problem for many to figure out. Can we have our cake and eat it too?
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How a Productivity System Can Decrease Burnout
Everyday it seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done that requires our attention. What if I told you that there was a systematic solution to this problem? And you could start fixing it today?
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Why Hospital Administrators Should Eat Last
In the military, leaders eat last. They let their more junior soldiers get their meals first. The troops must eat! This isn’t just a tradition. It is an intentional decision to build trust, loyalty, and a culture of pride. Medicine has a lot to learn from this…as you’ll find out today.
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Why I Won’t Quit Medicine
Have you ever thought about leaving medicine? Have you realized that the hospital won’t love you back? Tag along for today’s post as we discuss why sometimes leaving medicine isn’t the best answer.
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Choose FI over FIRE
FIRE is all the rage lately, but I often feel like it can prove unhealthy – particularly for those of us early in our careers. Come see why I think you should choose FI over FIRE.
