When you know, you know, they say. I disagree; we've always known. The adage is applied most often to someone's recognition of "the one", but I've also heard it used to describe epiphanies, big decisions, and various insights. My dissent applies equally to both practices. In my life, it's never been about the knowing, it's … Continue reading Newsletter #73: When You Know, You’ve Always Known
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32 Lessons From 8 Years Lost in Medicine
My first book is an arrow shot at a target. That bullseye is a life we love, a life we wake up excited about, and a life we won’t regret.
Our Furniture Genesis Story
With loads of spare time filling my days, instead of patients, I noticed our hand-me-down furniture could use a new coat of paint, a fresh layer of stain, a refresh. I bought a sander, one paint brush, a quart of Varathane stain, and a quart of emerald green paint from Home Depot. And got to work.
Newsletter #32: Can I Have the Address for Motivation, Please?
While painting furniture this week, I listened to Sam Presti's yearly meeting with the media. Presti is the Oklahoma City Thunder's general manager. Ever since '08—the Thunder's arrival from Seattle—he's served in that role, and I've always appreciated these sessions, listening every year. Not for an idea of the team's direction, no, but for myself. … Continue reading Newsletter #32: Can I Have the Address for Motivation, Please?
Newsletter #16: Removing the “But” from Your Life
You know the proverb: ignore anything someone says before the word 'but'. The but tells. I've done a lot in the past few years. I lived on Hawaii, but. I traveled to Costa Rica, but. I graduated from medical school, but. I moved to Southern California, but. I made some amazing friends, but. I became … Continue reading Newsletter #16: Removing the “But” from Your Life
Newsletter #14: It Begins and Ends with Being Yourself
Yesterday afternoon, I walked into Fitness 19, scanned my ID, and asked the front desk attendant how to cancel my membership, explaining my move in two months. She outlined the steps—a linear and smooth interaction overall—and I went about my workout. To the onlooker (there were no onlookers), the whole ordeal was routine: a guy … Continue reading Newsletter #14: It Begins and Ends with Being Yourself