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I have said it before and I will say it again. I have spent too much of my life waiting. Waiting is a form of procrastination. In my case, it wasn’t to avoid work. I have always worked hard at whatever interests me. Rather, for me, it was more of a form of delayed self-actualization…

Throughout our lives we are presented with all types of struggles. Some are relatively benign, such as passing a particularly challenging test. Others may be profoundly impactful, such as a devastating personal loss. One thing is certain, if you were presented with a great struggle and overcame it then you were more than likely better…

If you work in any organization long enough you will run into a disruptive, someone exhibiting disruptive behavior. I can speak first-hand for the profession of medicine. Estimates suggest that just 3-5% of physicians are responsible for most of the disruptive behavior in medicine. But, you can find disruptive behavior in any organization. While 3-5%…

The keyword hallmarks of burnout are exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy. This represents more to the individual experiencing burnout than just job related stress. Burnout is a condition which can leave an individual feeling helpless, hopeless, confused, isolated and lost. I have described the differences between burnout and stress. Burnout is a much more serious state…

When you hear the word forest, do you think only of trees and nothing more? Certainly, there is more to a forest than trees. But, when someone hears the word forest, trees usually come to mind because they are the most prominent and striking feature of a forest. In truth, you can not have a…