“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.”
—Brené Brown
In her book, I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t), Brené Brown takes the time to distinguish the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is: “I did something bad.” Shame is: “I am bad.” The...
“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.”
—Mark Black
In August 2022, I gave myself one job: Do nothing. My goal was to rest, rejuvenate and relax. I have spent so much of my life hustling and achieving that a much-needed rest was undoubtedly in order. And guess what happened? I ...
“When I argue with reality, I lose—but only 100% of the time.”
—Byron Katie
Control is an illusion. We all know that to be true. We can be diligent about planning, coordinating, and scheduling and even leave a margin for error. And sometimes, despite our best efforts, things don’t...
“Life does not change if you only modify the content,
your life will change if you will dare to alter the context.”
–Santosh Kalwar
Have you heard the commencement speech given by David Foster Wallace, called This Is Water? I hadn’t. It isn’t your typical commencement speech filled w...
Balance does not mean that everything gets equal weighting all the time
One of the biggest struggles of my adult life has been the elusive idea of work-life balance. It seems like a simple concept. First, determine your priorities. Then, live your life aligned with those priorities. ...
“Once you accept your flaws, no one can use them against you.”
Tyrion Lannister, Game of Thrones
I like to tell the story about the evening I met my wife. We were out to dinner with a group of people, and she was sitting across the table from me. After a friend made an annoying com...
“Being a dad means being there for your pups through thick and thin, teaching them, playing with them, and showing them love every day. It’s the greatest adventure of all.”
―Bandit Heeler
If you have young children, you might be familiar with the cartoon series Bluey. For those unfamili...
“Life is about taking chances, trying new things, having fun, making mistakes, and learning from it.”
―Unknown
As I settled into the new identity of physician coach, I struggled to find ways to express my thoughts and ideas. I know most people are captivated by audio and video, but I was...
“There is a lie that acts like a virus within the mind of humanity. And that lie is, ‘There’s not enough good to go around. There’s lack and there’s limitation and there’s just not enough.’
The truth is that there’s more than enough good to go around. There is more than enough creative idea...
Have you heard the commencement speech given by David Foster Wallace, called This Is Water? I hadn’t. It isn’t your typical commencement speech filled with hope and inspiration. Instead, it is an in-depth look at the monotony of everyday life. It is all of the things you didn’t know about...
Here are some words I never imagined saying: I recently attended a conference for entrepreneurs. I was surrounded by impressive individuals putting themselves in the proverbial arena with the goal of disrupting struggles and pain points for their future customers. An entire afternoon was...
When my mother turned 18, her father gave her a St. Christopher medallion to bless her in her travels and a $10 bill so that she would never be without money. She saved both. They remain enshrined in the original plastic box. The box is now weathered and held together by masking tape. Fortu...