(A few weeks ago Jeffrey T. Wade, M.D contacted me after reading my book, The Doctors Guide to Smart Career Alternatives and Retirement. He thanked me for writing the book and told me that he found the book both informative and enjoyable. He also felt many of my career alternative examples were not directed at radiologists … Read more
I recently was faced with a decision to sell an income producing commercial building owned in a partnership of 20+ owners. We had not thought about selling the building, but an interested party approached us with a viable offer. We were all suddenly faced with making a decision to sell or keep the investment. We … Read more
A few years ago my son expressed interest in racing bicycles. I thought that would be a great way to spend time with him, and if I was going to be at all the races, I might as well race too. It would also help me take a few unwanted pounds off and get me … Read more
Many doctors dream of the day they will retire and travel the world. I was one of them. Way back in medical school, I set my sites on retiring at age 50. As I neared my retirement date, I had some apprehension: Would I like being retired? Would I miss medicine? Would I get bored? … Read more
Upon retiring from clinical medicine and becoming a full time author/coach (I like to say I’m repurposed), I was uncertain as to the amount of taxes I needed to pay. I have a complicated tax return with several K-1s that don’t surface until March. My final return totals 32 pages for federal and 5 pages … Read more
I just finished reading a great book, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport. This book taught me many things about myself and how I use my time. I think all doctors would benefit from what I learned. According to Cal, almost everything we do can be placed into … Read more
Want to be a Cruise Ship Doctor? In 2013 I began searching for ways I could change my career to reduce my work load, but not give up medicine altogether. During that time I took a cruise and looked at various jobs I could do on a cruise ship. One of the jobs I was … Read more
Today I was honored to find my latest book, The Doctors Guide to Smart Career Alternatives and Retirement, hit #6 on Amazon’s top 100 Best Selling Financial Books list. Thanks to all of you who have purchased my book. I’m hoping it will help many doctors who are looking for a change. We will all … Read more
How to be a Cruise Line Lecturer (I recently finished a 31 day cruise of South America and the Amazon River, which you can currently follow on my Facebook page. I met Dr. Adrian Cooper who gave some fascinating lectures about the area. I thought it would be fun to be a cruise lecturer and … Read more
Book Review of Smart Career Alternatives and Retirement The Physician on FIRE did a nice review of my latest book, The Doctors Guide to Smart Career Alternatives and Retirement. You can read his full review here. He has also reviewed my other books on Eliminating Debt and Starting Your Practice Right. My third guide book … Read more
