I tend to purchase cars that are either new or slightly used, and then drive them for a long time before replacement. My almost nineteen-years-old Ford Expedition has served me well since I purchased it new in 2004. I have been contemplating replacing it lately and finally pulled the trigger a few days before Christmas. … Read more
(Check out my latest appearance on The Changed Physician Podcast where we discuss finding the right job as a physician on the first try which will save you $175,000 and a lot of headaches.) For the last few winters we have taken an RV trip to warmer weather in January thru March. This year we … Read more
This month marks six years since I walked out of the hospital in Lebanon, Oregon, to the song 18 wheels and a dozen roses, by Kathy Mattea, after my final week of locum tenens work. I was reluctant about giving up surgery at age 54, wondering if we had enough passive income and retirement savings … Read more
Last summer, at a time when I was having trouble sleeping, a friend told me how he used his sleep monitoring smart watch to discover the things he did that both helped and hurt his sleep activity. My conversation with him combined with watching my son use his new smart watch to control his phone … Read more
(Today’s guest post comes to us from Emma Jones, whose father was a physician and knows first-hand the importance of busy professionals making time for their family.) Everyone has unique responsibilities and commitments, and finding the time to prioritize family amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life can often feel like a daunting task. … Read more
(My wife and I will be vacationing in the Texas cities of San Antonio, Austin, and Galveston over the next three weeks. If you live in or near any of these cities (Houston?) and would like to join us for a meet up, contact me, we’d love to meet you. Don’t miss the special book … Read more
(My wife and I will soon be enjoying our timeshare on a three week snow birding vacation in the Texas cities of San Antonio, Austin, and Galveston. If you live in or near any of these cities (Houston?) and would like to join us for a meet up, contact me, we’d love to meet you. … Read more
(My wife and I will soon be enjoying our timeshare on a three week snow birding vacation in the Texas cities of San Antonio, Austin, and Galveston. If you live in or near any of these cities (Houston?) and would like to join us for a meet up, contact me, we’d love to meet you.) … Read more
In 2006 I was sitting on the couch watching the TV show The Biggest Loser, contemplating my own need to hit the gym to lose a few pounds, when I had an incredible realization. As I thought back through my life, the only time I ever worked out consistently was when I had a coach. … Read more
Merry Christmas to all you readers who make my writing efforts meaningful. Every time one of you writes to me saying an article or a book changed your life, you give me a great gift. I would love to give each of my readers a special gift. Continue reading to learn how to receive this … Read more