
Weekly Growth
Weekly evidence-based strategies that will help us make meaningful steps forward in our personal and professional growth.
Thereâs No Perfect Time
Hey Fam!
Madison and I are just daysâmaybe hoursâaway from welcoming our second child into the world.
And this season has me reflecting a lot lately about this idea that keeps floating around in professional circles (especially in medicine): Wait until things settle down. Then pursue the next thi...
Mar 25, 2025
The Stonecutter's Persistence
Estimated read time: 6 minutes
Hey Fam!
Before we get started, a little life updateâMadison and I are expecting our second baby any day now! Weâre beyond excitedâŚand maybe also bracing for the return of those legendary newborn sleep schedules đ
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A few people have asked if we have a baby registry,...
Mar 11, 2025
The Apollo 13 Mindset
Estimated Read Time: 6 Minutes
TL;DR: Constraints donât limit innovationâthey fuel it. The Apollo 13 mission nearly ended in disaster when an oxygen tank exploded, forcing NASA engineers to solve life-or-death problems with only the materials available on board. Their ability to think creatively ...
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Feb 24, 2025
The Truth About the 10,000-Hour Rule
TL;DR: The 10,000-Hour Rule isnât the key to masteryâdeliberate practice is. Simply putting in time isnât enough; focusing on weaknesses, getting immediate feedback, and pushing past your comfort zone accelerates skill development. Inspired by Peak by Anders Ericsson, Iâm applying this mindset in...
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Feb 17, 2025
Adapting to the Digital Age
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Every once in a while, humanity finds itself at the edge of a monumental shift â a shift that transforms how we live, work, and connect with one another. Throughout history, the people who thrive in these moments arenât necessarily the smartest or the most talented; theyâre the ones who ...
Jan 27, 2025
Finding Balance: The Secret of Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand
Hey Fam!
I want to share a story that recently gave me a fresh perspective on lifeâs priorities.
Imagine youâre holding an empty jar. Now, fill it with a few big rocks until it seems full. Can you add anything else? Sureâyou pour in small pebbles that settle in the spaces between the rocks. Still...
Jan 20, 2025
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The Dopamine Dilemma
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Letâs talk about a molecule thatâs often misunderstood but plays a huge role in how we stay motivated, focused, and engaged in life: dopamine. Whether youâre grinding through med school, chasing fitness goals, or just trying to get through your to-do list, dopamine is the silent force dr...
Jan 06, 2025
Become the Person You Aspire to Be in 2025
Hey Fam!
As we approach a new year, I find myself shifting the way I think about personal growth. In the past, Iâve always started the year with a long list of goalsâthings I wanted to do. But this time, Iâm focusing on who I want to become over the next 365 days.
For me, this year is about soli...
Dec 30, 2024
The Eagle and the Storm
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When storms roll in, most animals seek shelter. But not the eagle.
Instead of hiding, the eagle spreads its wings, letting the powerful winds lift it higherâabove the storm. It doesnât avoid the challenge; it uses it to soar to new heights.
This story of the eagle has always stuck with m...
Dec 23, 2024
The Power of Steady Steps
Hey Fam!
Yesterday morning in church, I heard a story that left me in aweâand I couldn't wait to share it with you. Itâs about a man named Cliff Young, a 61-year-old Australian farmer who became one of the most unlikely champions in sports history.
Back in 1983, Cliff decided to enter the Melbou...
Dec 16, 2024
The Growth You Can't See... Yet
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Imagine planting a seed with no idea of whenâor ifâit will sprout. You water it daily, tend to the soil, and protect it from the elements. Days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and stillâŚnothing. Most of us would lose hope, but not the farmer who plants the Chinese bamboo tree.
This t...
Dec 09, 2024
Learning To Suspend Ego
Hey Fam!
Quick reminder about our Black Friday 50% off disount for The Evolving Student Challege! This will only be available to the first 50 students who register and we are almost out of spots! If you're a student and want to really take your academic career to the highest level in 2025, here's...
Dec 02, 2024
