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Ethos and Passion

Burning and Turning Pages: Learning a lesson on Self-Worth

Burning and Turning Pages: Learning a lesson on Self-Worth

My oldest kid, little Miss Philosopher has been learning a lesson in 1st grade. Ironically, I’ve been learning the same lesson recently. When people try to define our self-worth and our abilities, I tend to try and turn the page or burn it. What do you do?

The Greatest Wrinkle in Time: Blinded By the Lights

We’ve all been in the tunnel.  It’s dark and dreary.  There never seems to be an end to it.  So, we just keep on walking; hoping at some point to see the light. The anticipated light can be so bright, it can prevent us from being here and now. Don’t become blinded by the lights.

Maybe You’re Not Passionate Enough? Passion Projects: Making Time

Side hustles can take up a lot of time. But when your side hustles turn into passion projects, the time seems to be worth it. That doesn’t solve the problem of putting more hours into the day, though. Come tag along as we answer the question: how do you make time for passion projects?

The Power of Saying No: What Barry Sanders Taught Me

When my residency program asked me to help with a problem in the residency and didn’t value my time, I realized the power of saying no. Come join the conversation as I get real with what determines my self-worth, Barry Sanders, saying no, and how I’ll end my career after reaching FI.

Sizzlin’ or Fizzlin’? Learning how to live in the moment

Moments like this have a way of waking us up from our daily routine.  The daily hustle we all perform everyday can make our mind numb.  We just start going through the actions.  As Americans, we have a hard time learning to live in the moment. Have you checked to see if you are fizzlin’ or sizzlin’ recently?

The day my professional identity tasted like Humble Pie

Right then, I realized I had made a big mistake by not taking a stand on this one, and not even realizing I should have… I deserved what was coming… my resident read me the riot act.  “You know that not having your professional identity recognized is one of the biggest causes of burnout, right…” 

The Great Divorce: The bank, the bedroom, and raising children

Today we discuss some sage advice that I was given before I got married on three of the biggest causes of divorce. A touchy subject to be sure, but one that influences both your wealth and wellness more than just about anything. Come join the conversation as we discuss a tough topic.

A Doctor’s Life: Ready, Rinse, Repeat

As I wash my hands right after I hang up the phone, the overhead call rang out:  “Attention.  Your attention, please. A Level 1 trauma code has been activated in the adult emergency department.”  It was a gun shot wound to the right chest.  I rinse my hands off, and head down to the ED… just another night in A Doctor’s Life.  Ready. Rinse. Repeat.

Imposter Syndrome, Duning-Kruger Effect, and Attending Land Mines

Have you ever felt that impending doom of being seen as a failure?  If you have any humility about yourself, the answer is probably yes.  It’s called “imposter syndrome.”  The prescription?  Avoid the Duning-Kruger effect. Want to know what that is and how to avoid it?  Just keep reading.

Three Lessons the Dalai Lama taught the Doctor

Three Lessons the Dalai Lama taught the Doctor

As health care providers, we often feel like we have it all figured out. Yet, we get stuck in the rut and routine of our daily lives. Instead, we miss the present. The Dalai Lama is here to teach us what we are missing in three lessons from the Dalai Lama for the doctor and other health care workers.

My “Why” is also my best return on investment

This investment has provided the highest return on investment and biggest annual interest growth.  It is what keeps me in the market and sticking to the plan.  In fact, it is my “why” behind much of the plan in the first place. What is your why? Come read about mine.

It’s (not) all about the Benjamins: Remember Why

The more and the faster you get into the market, the more that magical compound interest will do for you.  I am a proponent of this theory.  Yet, what I want to focus on today is “not leaving memories on the table.”  It’s not all about the Benjamins. .Â