How do you measure professional progress?

When dealing with pain, you measure progress by if the pain is getting better or worse. Progress can be measure in different ways and I expand on four different scenarios I see in the clinic ​HERE​. But today, I want to investigate how you measure progress in business and life?  Over the last few years, I have felt pulled toward a …

Is burnout necessary?

I use the phrase “challenging but manageable” about every day. It perfectly describes the intensity and focus I want when working with patients or starting the next business project. Being just on the edge of discomfort is the goal. But being on the edge of your abilities can be a tricky balance. If you never push, you won’t accomplish the …

I’d Feel Better if You Smiled

My mom had a kidney transplant when I was in 2nd grade. Three decades of recovery have meant many doctors, medications, and side effects. A few weeks back, I went with her to a cardiology appointment after she had some concerning blood work. Needing to meet with a medical specialist usually is unwanted and stressful. As we walked into Research …

Meditating with Tom Hanks

The ability to sit in silence does not come naturally to me. I feel a consistent pull to be distracted by work, social media, a podcast, or another shiny device. Normally I can justify this as helping my professional career, even if that’s stretching the truth. Unfortunately, this approach often leads me to a poor understanding of my current situation …

Are you eating enough?

That sounds like a question your Grandma might ask you at Thanksgiving dinner. As silly as the question seems, it’s something many runners should take serious thought in answering. The culture of running often preaches lowering your body weight and “training light”. The act of running can also be an appetite suppressant meaning it takes extra work to meet your …