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March 29, 2026

2 Selves Every Doctor Should Understand

The difference between living an experience and remembering it may explain more about physician fulfillment than you think.

March 27, 2026

My 7 Favorite All Weather Stock Index Funds & ETFs

In general, when I talk about investments here, I stick to generalities. And the reason is simple. There are a million ways that you can

March 26, 2026

If Your Time Is Worth $400+ an Hour, Why Are You Still Doing $40/hour Tasks?

The future of clinical AI belongs to tools that are efficient and trustworthy.

March 25, 2026

Lifestyle Creep and Physicians.

The fastest way for physicians to feel broke on a high income is locking in fixed costs too early.

March 23, 2026

7 Hidden Lessons Medical School Never Teaches Doctors

Technical skill is only part of what determines whether physicians thrive in practice.

March 22, 2026

Sometimes the right answer is no

Even a great opportunity can be the wrong choice if it does not fit your life in that moment.

March 20, 2026

You're Not a Widget Maker. How Doctors Make Money for Their Practice

It’s a lot more than just seeing patients.

March 19, 2026

Is “Fair Market Value” Used Against Physicians?

Why compensation benchmarks aren’t as objective as they seem

March 18, 2026

I just hit another net worth milestone

The simple habits that changed everything and why net worth is the only scorecard that matters

March 16, 2026

Why Whole Life Insurance Is Usually a Bad Deal for Doctors

Why “insurance + investment” rarely works in your favor.

March 15, 2026

5 Tax Myths Doctors Still Hear in the Lounge

Advice from the doctor’s lounge isn’t always great tax advice.

March 15, 2026

Sorta Random Sunday: March is Lymphedema Awareness Month!

I've talk a bit about what a plastic surgeon actually does in a previous Sorta Random Sunday post. Included in that recap, I mentioned doing

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