Day 24: FAILURE

Day 24: FAILURE

I have failed many times in my life. But I am not a failure. Just as I have done many intelligent things in my life, but I am working to decouple my identity as someone “intelligent.” Why? For me it breeds laziness, it feeds my ego, and it also causes despair when I...
Mexico City: 50 Random Observations

Mexico City: 50 Random Observations

It has officially been one month since I arrived in Mexico City, or “CDMX” per the locals. The past couple days I was beating myself up for not having done more, accomplished more, seen more-you name it. Then it occurred to me, this is my journey and I am...
A Reflection on Why I Quit Residency

A Reflection on Why I Quit Residency

It has officially been one year since I walked out of the hospital and clinic on my last day as a pediatric intern. So what truly happened? Has this time provided me with better clarity and perspective on why I quit residency and left medicine altogether? I have spent...
Today I’m Grateful…

Today I’m Grateful…

This career transition has not always been easy, there have been times that I have been frustrated, felt hopeless, felt unsupported, or lacked a sense of direction. However, today I am truly grateful. I am grateful for the opportunities that my new lifestyle and work...
Anxiety: Friend or Foe?

Anxiety: Friend or Foe?

I had originally planned to write on another topic this week, but my anxiety reared its ugly head leaving me uninspired to tackle the other subject, so anxiety it is! I had a particularly fruitful conversation with visiting family this week regarding anxiety and the...

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