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Why Surgeons Struggle with the Business Side
Let’s talk about something most medical professionals quietly avoid: business. We’re not trained to think about visibility, personal brand, or strategy. We’re trained to think about anatomy, outcomes, and exams. From day one of medical school, the focus is clear: Study Pass Practice Progress And the end goal? Consultant level. That’s the finish line, right? Except… it’s not. Because what nobody really explains is that consultant is just a new starting point — not the end of the journey....
The Gold You’re Sitting On: A Message to Surgeons
A few months ago, I was asked to give a short talk to a group of surgical trainees. Nothing fancy. Just some practical tips and common pitfalls I’d picked up over the years. I wasn’t expecting much from it. Honestly, it felt too basic to be helpful. But afterwards, one of the trainees came up to me and said, “I’ve never heard someone explain it like that. That one trick for dealing with post-op bleeding? Game-changer.” It stopped me in my tracks. Because what felt completely normal to me —...
What’s Stopping You From Monetizing Your Knowledge as a Surgeon?
It’s Not About Selling Out It’s about showing up, sharing value, and building something that lasts. You became a surgeon because you care. About precision. About people. About doing work that actually matters. You didn’t go into medicine for attention, social media clout, or extra side hustles. You went in to help. But now, years in — after thousands of hours, hundreds of cases, countless lessons — you’ve accumulated something far more valuable than your CV: Perspective. The kind of...
Relax, No One’s Watching You That Closely (Really!)
Ever feel like every decision you make in the OR, every comment in a meeting, or every case you post online is being intensely scrutinized? Like everyone is secretly judging your skills, knowledge, or performance? That’s the Spotlight Effect in action; our tendency to overestimate how much other people notice and evaluate us. This bias was first identified in a 2000 study by psychologists Thomas Gilovich and Kenneth Savitsky. In their experiment, they asked students to wear an embarrassing...
How to Grow a Newsletter Subscriber List from Scratch
(Even if you’re starting with zero subscribers) Starting a newsletter as a healthcare professional can completely change your life. Here's the thing: doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals spend years accumulating incredible knowledge and experiences in medicine, but they're often stuck in this one-to-one model of helping people. But what if you could scale your impact 10x, 100x, or even 1000x? That's exactly what a newsletter can do. Not only does it become an amazing creative...
My Reflections on Medical Career
I’ve never liked following a strict system, and I’m not entirely sure why. Maybe it’s because standard procedures feel too rigid, or perhaps I question why these rules exist in the first place. Are they really set up for everyone’s benefit, or do hidden motives shape them? I’m not saying I’m right or wrong—this is simply how I’ve always thought. You can really see this in medicine. The path to becoming a consultant is set out clearly: go to medical school, graduate, do your foundation years,...
5 Myths About Personal Branding for Healthcare Professionals
When most healthcare professionals hear the term personal branding, it can feel irrelevant or even uncomfortable. After all, we’re not influencers or salespeople; we’re doctors, nurses, and specialists. Isn’t our clinical work enough? Here’s the thing: whether you realize it or not, your personal brand already exists. It’s the impression people have of you when they hear your name. Are you the go-to person for advice in your specialty? Are you known for your empathetic bedside manner? Or are...
Why Every Doctor Should Think About a Side Hustle
Being a doctor is a huge part of our identity, but it doesn’t have to define everything. So often, we get caught up in the idea that medicine is all we are, yet the truth is we have many talents that extend far beyond our clinical roles. A side hustle offers a way to explore those hidden skills and passions. Breaking the Medical Mold In the medical field, we’re constantly told that true success comes from excelling in our jobs—getting prestigious roles, winning recognition, achieving medical...
Stay in the Game: A Life Lesson for Success
One of the most valuable lessons I've learned in life is surprisingly simple: "The longer you stay in the game, the more likely you are to succeed" Whether it's your career, a business venture, a habit you're trying to build, or a relationship you want to strengthen, this principle holds true. It's not about being perfect from the start or expecting immediate results; it's about staying in the game, consistently showing up, and giving yourself the time to grow and improve. This approach works...
Want to Earn More Money? Here’s What It Really Takes
In 2023, during a late-night chat with a friend of mine in the healthcare sector, I came across an idea that completely changed how I think about my career and financial goals: The Real Price of Maximizing Your Earning Potential. It’s a concept that we often overlook in healthcare. Our main focus is usually on taking care of patients and ensuring good outcomes. But behind the scenes, many of us are also trying to figure out how to increase our income. The path to earning more money is...
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