In March of 1977, two 747 passenger planes collided on a runway. 583 people lost their life on...
Ethos and Passion
How Much Money Do Doctors Make & Why It Doesn’t Matter
People often wonder how much money different doctors make. I’ll tell you, but then I am going to tell you why that income doesn’t matter – because of a fatal flaw in how doctors think about money.
The Physician Philosopher Book: Get a Free Copy
The Physician Philosopher Book publishes soon! Come find out how to snag a free copy. I want this book to be helpful for as many people as possible. So, share the details with your friends, too. Oh, and you won’t believe who is writing the foreword!
Why I Wear My Scarlet Letter of Financial Mistakes
What would the typical person who knows very little about personal finance think if they stumbled upon the personal finance blogging world? Would they feel welcomed…or shunned? How should we focus on having these conversations with others?
Why I Adopted The “Hell Yes” Policy
The time has come. I am done explaining to others why I refuse to let being a physician define me. Burnout has made me choose life.
When Personal Finance Isn’t Personal: Brain Coupling & Mirroring
Child: "Why can't I go? All of my friends are going." Parent: "Well, if your friend jumped off of...
Three Ways Financial Independence Can Harm Us
Anyone who reads this site knows that I am a big of a proponent of financial independence. However, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Today’s post dives into just this topic as we explore how too much focus on financial independence can cause harm.
What Causes Physician Burnout? The Medscape Survey
In the 2018 Medscape Survey on Physician Burnout and Depression, over 15,500 physicians were...
We’re All One Phone Call From Our Knees
When I was in residency, I found the truth in the saying, “We’re All One Phone Call From Our Knees.” This was probably the hardest moment of my life so far. There is a reason that I view wealth and wellness as intrinsically linked. Today, you’ll find out why.
How Academic Medicine Made Me a Non-Academic Author
Introduction: Today's post is a guest post by Brian Downs. Dr. Downs is a surgeon and a...
Why Doctors Lack Empathy: A War Story
We all have our war stories. Come tag along as I share one of mine and how it made me realize that medicine has impacted my ability to process my emotions. When I should have felt like a hero, I felt nothing at all.
Making the Naysayers Shut Their Mouth
I still remember this conversation from the first year of medical school like it was yesterday. Â This was one of the first times in my life someone so profoundly told me “You can’t” or “You won’t” straight to my face.
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