
Hey Fam,
A few days ago, I stood behind a podium at a national orthopedic surgery conference, palms sweating, heart racing. I was presenting a research project—something I had poured weeks of preparation into—but all I could think about was how I might be perceived.
What if I fumbled my words?
What if someone asked a question I couldn’t answer?
What if I looked unprepared?
Thankfully, everythin...

Hey Fam!
Big update from my world: my son, Titus Allen Smith, was born on March 26, 2025! We’re officially a family of four now, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
But I also couldn’t be more aware of how limited time really is. Between residency responsibilities, a toddler and newborn at home, building a business, and trying to create as much valuable content as possible, I’ve been thinking mor...

Hey Fam!
Madison and I are just days—maybe hours—away 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 thing. But here’s what I’m learning: there is no “settled down.”
The perfect time rarely shows up with ...
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