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Health Starts with Us
As we seek to combat the epidemic of obesity, doctors can show the way by engaging in regular physical fitness.
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Nov 29, 2023
Do Hard Things
In our family, we've adopted some different phrases that we say from time-to-time to remind us of who we are, our ethos and what we're...
Nov 15, 2023
Missional Leadership
Podcasts are one of my favorite sources of learning. I recently discovered a new podcast (JP Dinnell Podcast) that has been enjoyable,...
Oct 27, 2023
Seek Fitness
Back pain is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. One study reported that the pooled prevalence of back pain among...
Sep 16, 2023
Control Your Emotions
Emotions are an important part of the human experience. They color life and make it difficult. The key is for us to control our emotions.
Aug 21, 2023
What Does it Mean to be an Academic Physician?
What does it mean to be an academic physician? This speech explores the four pillars of academic medicine and the importance of excellence.
Jul 31, 2023
A Compass for the Journey
The journey is a metaphor for life. On our journeys we need a compass to guide the way. This post discusses a compass for our lives.
Jul 8, 2023
Rest that you may Run
While work is important it can easily become all consuming. This post discusses the importance of work and rest.
Apr 26, 2023
My Second Brain
You need a second brain - a place to archive and integrate all of the important things that you want to know and remember.
Apr 11, 2023
Living with Intention
Have you ever felt that life is just happening to you? Intentionality combined with purpose leads to growth and excellence.
Apr 1, 2023
In Response to Tragedy
This week we were horrified by the tragedy in Nashville. Frequently we experience tragedy in the lives of our patients. How do we respond?
Mar 11, 2023
A Practical Framework for Identifying Your Purpose
Writing a purpose statement can be a daunting task. But breaking it into focused components can create more clarity and focus.
Feb 25, 2023
Finding Excellence in Purpose
What is the definition of a life well lived? The answer to this question begins with defining our purpose.
Feb 11, 2023
The Meaning of Excellence
The goal of this project is to pursue excellence by living with purpose, intention, and virtue.
Dec 18, 2022
The Melancholy of Advent
Christmas is a time of joyful celebration but Advent also is a time of reflection marked by melancholy and hope.
Dec 4, 2022
Atomic Habits
The alarm goes off... and I hit snooze... again! Habits have a large impact on the trajectory of our day and our success or failure.
Nov 16, 2022
The Four Tendencies
People differ based on how they respond to expectations. These tendencies can have a profound effect on how we interact with each other.
Jul 29, 2022
Never Enough
How do I live now in a way that when I look back, I will have spent my time well, loved my family, made an impact on my community?
Jul 25, 2022
The Lost Tools of Learning
What is the goal of education? How can education help develop students to become to discern truth and be a life long learner?
Jul 1, 2022
I Pledge Allegiance
As you celebrate July 4th this year with parades, cookouts fireworks, be inspired with the words from our national pledge.
Jun 1, 2022
Value: An Antidote for Cynicism
Cynicism is pervasive throughout medicine. It leads to problems with patient care and provider wellbeing. So how do we combat cynicism
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