As a guy that just turned 70 (Hey! That’s really not so old) I found your video very interesting. I was a Bio Sci major at UC Irvine from 72-76 with the goal of medical school. God had something else in mind for me. I made alternate lists both years I applied, but ultimately abandoned that dream. The process of giving up on that dream was really difficult. I went into medical sales- then veterinary sales for a few years. Then, in my mid- thirties I became an entrepreneur. I had my own small manufacturing company (roughly 30-35 employees) for over 30 years till I sold it in 2019. I made better than “MD money” for many years. But, towards the end, we were getting killed by Chinese imports and I lost a lot of money too. Overall, I’m able to enjoy a pretty nice retirement here in OC. It took me many years, but what I finally came to grips with was that I actually wanted in medicine was the entrepreneurial aspect of “owning my own practice”. I talk to a lot of my docs and friends that are docs. That day is gone (as you guys stated). And it’s never coming back. As much stress as running my own business was, at times, it also provided me with a ton of freedom. Don’t get me wrong, I worked my butt off (sometimes 12-15 hour days). But I also had the freedom to coach my daughter in sports and “be there for her” at games and whenever I wanted. We took a lot of nice vacations that weren’t necessarily limited to any set time frame too. Three weeks in Alaska was pretty cool. SO, my unsolicited advice mirrors Mike, Marty and the other gentleman (sorry I missed your name). Really examine what you want to do with your lives and mostly the underlying reasons. For example, it wasn’t until I was a few years along in my business that I understood that the desire for freedom and my entrepreneurial spirit were truly the underlying driving forces and not so much the actual work of medicine that I was seeking. Keep up the good content creation. By the way I found you over on Skillshare with a music theory class. My new goal is composing music and living the life as a creative. Good luck!
Guys why don’t you upload your podcasts to Spotify anymore? I’m missing days when I could listen to you while on a way to work, would be cool to have you on both platforms UA-cam and Spotify, thanks in advance ♥️🙌 Edited: Thanks I just got a notification that you’ve uploaded a new podcast😅♥️
Actually, my mom wanted to me become doctor and I am a doctor rigth now. But I don't have any fulfillment from my job. I don't know what should I do. It feels so hard, when you finally understand that you lost half of your life for doing nothing.
As a guy that just turned 70 (Hey! That’s really not so old) I found your video very interesting. I was a Bio Sci major at UC Irvine from 72-76 with the goal of medical school. God had something else in mind for me. I made alternate lists both years I applied, but ultimately abandoned that dream. The process of giving up on that dream was really difficult. I went into medical sales- then veterinary sales for a few years. Then, in my mid- thirties I became an entrepreneur. I had my own small manufacturing company (roughly 30-35 employees) for over 30 years till I sold it in 2019. I made better than “MD money” for many years. But, towards the end, we were getting killed by Chinese imports and I lost a lot of money too. Overall, I’m able to enjoy a pretty nice retirement here in OC. It took me many years, but what I finally came to grips with was that I actually wanted in medicine was the entrepreneurial aspect of “owning my own practice”. I talk to a lot of my docs and friends that are docs. That day is gone (as you guys stated). And it’s never coming back. As much stress as running my own business was, at times, it also provided me with a ton of freedom. Don’t get me wrong, I worked my butt off (sometimes 12-15 hour days). But I also had the freedom to coach my daughter in sports and “be there for her” at games and whenever I wanted. We took a lot of nice vacations that weren’t necessarily limited to any set time frame too. Three weeks in Alaska was pretty cool. SO, my unsolicited advice mirrors Mike, Marty and the other gentleman (sorry I missed your name). Really examine what you want to do with your lives and mostly the underlying reasons. For example, it wasn’t until I was a few years along in my business that I understood that the desire for freedom and my entrepreneurial spirit were truly the underlying driving forces and not so much the actual work of medicine that I was seeking. Keep up the good content creation. By the way I found you over on Skillshare with a music theory class. My new goal is composing music and living the life as a creative. Good luck!
Guys why don’t you upload your podcasts to Spotify anymore?
I’m missing days when I could listen to you while on a way to work, would be cool to have you on both platforms UA-cam and Spotify, thanks in advance ♥️🙌
Edited:
Thanks I just got a notification that you’ve uploaded a new podcast😅♥️
Hi doc cuties. New subscriber from the 🇵🇭. Your vids here and in the other channel are really big help!
This was dope, I feel like you guys touched on a lot of points that a lot of medical influencers rarely talk in depth about
That was the goal! what resonated?
Love this episode. Totally based on practicality thank you so much guys!
Glad you enjoyed it! Which part hit hardest?
Thnx for reply ❤❤ Reason to get into med school part and hidden costs those hit the hardest.
Am I 15 year old boy who is thinking about joining medicine but right now am confused
It's really interesting ❤
Which part did you find most interesting?
Actually, my mom wanted to me become doctor and I am a doctor rigth now. But I don't have any fulfillment from my job. I don't know what should I do. It feels so hard, when you finally understand that you lost half of your life for doing nothing.
Take your time. There's no rush. Figure out if it's right. for you by getting some experiences first