Identity
Identity is an interesting thing.
Dominic Zarlengo
What To Do If You Are Floundering
Before turning to an influencer, supplement, fad diet, weird workout, or spiritual quest, start with the most important foundational habits. If you get these into place, you will be in a whole new universe. After that, if you still need the spiritual quest, go for it. Start with Activity When
Hero of this Story
A reflection on how our incredible modern devices can either dull our minds with distraction or empower us to create, connect, and build lives we’re proud of.
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Filling Up The Space
Breaking free is often about replacing.
Handling an Atypical Schedule
I have had periods in my life where I was able to set a solid routine. I have always found that those were the periods where I have thrived. Unfortunately, as a pediatric hospitalist, my schedule can only be described as chaotic. This has been something I have struggled with
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The Importance of Context
Don't give up on context too soon, they help simplify the moment.
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The Individual Physician
Burnout is everywhere in medicine—and I’ve felt it too. But what if tech could swing the pendulum back toward independent practice?
Going with the Flow
So far, as we explore foundational principles for living a deeper, more impactful life, we have considered: * Having a Bias Toward Action * Remaining Present It’s worth considering how these two complement each other. When you remain present, fully alive within each moment, you orient your mind toward quiet. A
Presence
As I continue to consider Fundamental Principles, I am certain that presence is one of them. It is literally true that the current moment is all that exists, not the past, not the future. There is no reason to become preoccupied with, or perseverate on, either. The only useful role
Bias Toward Action
Being productive, building, creating, these are all things I aspire to. Yet they are easily bastardized. In the past, I fell into a common trap: searching for the perfect tool, usually digital, that would magically make me productive, creative, and effortlessly capable. This led to the deification of the shiny