It’s January 8th, the day by which 25% of New Year’s resolutions have already been discarded. By the end of the year, 90% of our best intentions will have met the same fate. As we begin 2018, full of exciting … Continue reading
In The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook, Peter Senge describes a tribe in South Africa whose members greet each other not with, “Hello,” but by saying, “I see you.” The response to this is, “I am here.” There’s a lot of substance … Continue reading
The Uber driver pulled up, saw our roller bags and exclaimed, “I’m so sorry! My trunk is filled with my gear!” I initially wondered why she would have agreed to take us to the airport, knowing her trunk was … Continue reading
This weekend, I’m attending the SEAK conference, a large gathering of physicians seeking non-clinical career options. You might wonder why, after the time, energy and money physicians invest in their careers, so many want to walk away from it all. … Continue reading
9.5 million entries on Google for “physician wellness” speak to what a big topic it’s become. Hospitals, medical groups, and medical associations are including an increasing number of programs on physician wellness. So why do 300-400 physicians continue to take their … Continue reading
Several months ago I received a phone call from my cousin Steve, who I’ve spoken with only intermittently over the years. I’ve admired Steve as the stay-at-home-dad for his two daughters, who grew into successful, dynamic and authentic women. Steve is a … Continue reading
Funny thing about freedom. We Americans believe strongly in the concept of freedom and will risk our lives for freedom around the world. And yet, many people live day to day with no sense of freedom at all – they … Continue reading
