One of the most difficult training regimens today is the BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training for Navy SEALs. In the first phase of training, trainees are subjected to an event called “Hell Week”. Hell Week consists of 5 1/2 days of cold, wet,...
While sitting in class the other day, I had a profound realization. The lecturing professor asked us, “what do ptosis, miosis and anhydrosis make you think abou-“, and before he could finish his question the entire room responded, as if pre-programmed and...
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh A few months ago, a pre-med had made an appointment to talk to me about med school. He was full of anticipation and energy; I think the term is...
“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” ~ Jim Rohn A few years ago, I was talking to a med student about how to “stand out” and create a professional...
Leadership is a function of questions. And the first question for a leader always is: “Who do we intend to be?” not “What are we going to do?” but “Who do we intend to be?” ~ Max DePree This is a tougher question to answer than it first appears. When confronted...
