I'm 28 and have a goal to one day become a doctor. I've had my doubts an contemplate if I'm too old or not smart enough and I've also brought the subject up about becoming a doctor and people would say "you gotta be a genius to become that" so I shut it down real quick. Right now I'm studying to hopefully one day get into med school and have not told a single soul about my goal.. Watching videos like yours gave me hope never to give up and watching this video is a great inspiration because that Grit that you are talking about is what I feel when I think about my future goal. Now, I don't want to say "dream" because dreams dissappear so my goal is set and waiting to be reached. Thank you for this video because now I know what that feeling that burns within me. Oh, an greetings all the way from New Zealand :)
Colorful Days Hi, Thanks for the question. Wow! All the way from New Zealand! I get this question a lot. It's kind of hard to answer this question completely without knowing your story (family life, previous life experiences, future goals, etc) but here are my thoughts: You will be in your career working as a physician for 20-30+ years and I know the road to get to that point is arduous and lengthy, but I do believe it's worth it. You have to ask yourself, "Am I willing to sacrifice family and personal time, sacrifice a minimum of 8-10 years of my life and sacrifice financially to become a doctor?" And if that answer is yes, I say go for it. The average age in my medical school class was roughly 30 years old (oldest being 42 and youngest 23) and I currently work with 2 orthopedic surgeons who are 80+ years old. They have been a doctor for longer than I have been born. So, starting off medical school at (to overestimate it) 40 years old, you will be done around 50 years old and still can work 20 years and retire at 70. Check out my video on UA-cam that I posted on this same topic and subscribe to my channel to be the first to receive new videos that I post weekly! ua-cam.com/users/antoniowebbmd ua-cam.com/video/y3f820qKvPQ/v-deo.html I hope this helps. Good luck! Remember if medicine is something you really want to do, then NEVER give up. Also, I just published a book about my path to medicine called "Overcoming the Odds" which I talk about my time growing up in the rough streets of Louisiana, my time as a military medic serving in Iraq, and applying to medical school then residency. I give a lot of advice after each chapter. You should definitely check it out before you start med school. It's at: www.amazon.com/author/antoniowebbmd A. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com twitter.com/drwebb82 facebook.com/awebbmd ua-cam.com/users/antoniowebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Connect with other pre med students and ask questions, get tips handed down, visit here: facebook.com/groups/soyouwanttobeadoctor Or Go to facebook and search: "soyouwanttobeadoctor"
Colorful Days I know I don't know you but I just want to offer you encouraging words. First off, you are not definitely not old, in fact you are far from it. When it comes to what you want in life, you are never too old. I wanted to become a doctor but without getting to lengthy about the story, I let myself get in the way and academic advisors scare me. I didn't think I was smart enough and I struggled with math classes in high school and math and science classes in college. I didn't have the GPA and but what made it worse for me is that I lacked the confidence which to me hurt me the most. I didn't think I could make it and so many other things I was thinking about it that it truly clouded my judgement. There wasn't UA-cam back in the days when I was coming up so I didn't have this type of encouragement. Even if there was UA-cam, I don't how I would have made it use of it because I was so young and I truly didn't experience life. With all that being said, you are doing right by fulfilling your dreams. Not everybody has to know your plans because not only is it anybody's business, but you don't know who is for you and who is not. There are also some people who mean well but will discourage you all the same. If there is someone whom you trust and whom you hold dear to you and you know they will speak to you love and truth and will be encouraging, them by all means, p,ease do tell them because we all need somebody at the sidelines cheering us on! Life is short and the one thing I know is you do not want to live your life in regret. If God ( I don't know your faith but pls forgive me) has given you the ability to walk, talk, hear, think, learn, see, and comprehend, then you are blessed and able to use those gifts and go after your calling. When everything is said and done, at least you can you tried and that is something nobody can take from you.
First generation college graduate. Struggling to get into medical school. It takes an emotional toll to say the least. Everyone expecting things out of you, family members asking when I’ll go back to school. Not understanding that it’s not so straight forward. I don’t have no one for guidance however, I’m glad I found your channel. A true inspiration. Trust. Don’t take this for granted, you are affecting people more than you think.
Dr. Webb you're absolutely right. That's how it was for me in Corps school in the Navy. My good friend was always getting 98 to 100 on his exams. This brother never really studied. He even told me that he admired how hard I worked because I spent almost my entire time there studying and learning about bedside care and field medicine. My average was 84. When it got to our practical exams I blew it out of the water and then later on when we got with our Marine Corps units I flourished as well. I think that's just how life is in general. There's always going to be those people that get it the first time and are amazing test takers, and then they'll be those individuals that get it after the fourth time, are mediocre test takers, but yet they land great positions and everyone wants them on the team. Thanks for the video
Kwesi Williams No prob man! Thanks for watching as always and for your thoughtful comment! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
Kwesi Williams hey man do you have an email? I am currently finishing my BA and leave for meps in October for the USMC. I want too hear your journey in order to get a better understanding. devin.roberts719@yahoo.com
I'm 13 years of age and I was super depressed because I wanted to become a doctor but I knew I wasn't smart enough. As soon as I watched this video I was in tears. This was so inspirational and I thank you! You boosted my confidence.
I am only 13, and I have been wanting to be a brain surgeon since I was 6. But now I have been thinking about general surgery, my dad had passed in April from cancer and I want to peruse this dream thank you for all the info to do this!
+Olivia Rice Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! Awesome! That's great that you are only 13 and thinking about this already. Keep up the good work and stay in touch! Be sure to subscribe also to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
Speechless. Wow, i genuinely needed that advice and reminder. Often times I find myself bringing myself down because my courses get too difficult and the studies just accumulate therefore, i lose inspiration in becoming a Doctor. I feel like a partial reason is because I feel like I am losing out in "fun" since friends my age (early 20's) are out having a blast while I am stuck in my room every single day AND weekends to study for hoursss. I am a lot like you in the sense where I have to study 10x harder and read things over 7+ times whereas my classmates or friends dont even look at their notes or study and still pass tests with A's! Honestly, I was feeling extremely discouraged because I felt like if i wasnt smart enough BECAUSE i had to study harder than others. Although you might not read this, I still feel the need to tell you thank you for posting such an inspirational video. Really got me thinking and changed my whole perspective, and most importantly, i regained my inspiration of becoming a physician!
+Evelyn Delgado Yes, I read all my comments and try to respond to every one when my schedule allows. You are correct that some people just have to work a little harder than others but that's ok. I was the same way and still am even to this day. Keep up the good work. All your hard work and sacrifices will pay off in the end! 😃 Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: amzn.to/2ydvHwd
I'm starting medical school on a full tuition scholarship this fall. I have so many doubts about whether I belong and how I will do, but this video helped so much. One thing I have is perseverence. I have wanted this for 20 years and am finally answering my calling. Thank you for posting this video. It is still reaching and touching hearts 3 years later! 💙
Thank you for your transparency! My daughter is beginning her journey. She will be a Freshman this fall at Xavier University Louisiana! I play this for her constantly
I am a Nurse and would have loved to have been a Dr, but having dyslexia and ADHD I was under the impression that my grades at school reflected my intelligence. I never thought it would be possible to make it through medical school. The one thing I do have due to my learning problems at school, did in fact help to produce the fire and grit inside of me, I needed it to get through, I needed to work harder and put in more effort. The topic medicine is something that fascinates me, there is not a day goes by that I am not learning something new about medicine, and I graduated 25 years ago and it still fascinated me. Nothing was going to stop me from being a nurse either! Grit is such a strength to have. You do not give up. Nothing sways you from your path once you are on it. Well said Dr xx
I thank God for your transparency! I watch your vids as motivation on my study breaks! I'm a M1 and I can relate bc when I applied to med school, I was referred to a Post Bacc program bc my MCAT score wasn't really competitive. Standardized tests aren't my thing either, but I do work hard and that's all that matters and guarantees success! You're a Surgeon for crying out loud! Lol 👏🏽 I just know that I have to start earlier and study longer for Step 1, despite what the quote on quote cool kids say! I've learned it's okay to have to worker harder than others! God bless!
hey im starting medical school in August and I also did not do well on my mcat, so I plan on studying for the STEP 1 starting year 1 during medical school, do you have any advice on how you integrated step 1 studying into your regular class schedule. if you have time to share some advice my email is jwalkersmedicine@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to my channel. thanks :)
@@JWALKERS which school did you go to? I'm a non-traditional student want to go to med school. I've been out of school for over 12 years, so the MCAT scares me. What study aid did you find useful?
which school did you go to? I'm a non-traditional student want to go to med school. I've been out of school for over 12 years, so the MCAT scares me. What study aid did you find useful?
Dr. Webb, you cannot imagine how me stumbling on this video today has raised me out of a decade long slump. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you. I have wanted to become a doctor since middle school (late bloomer compared to many). I started out as a pre-med major after high school (wanted to be a psychiatrist) but dropped out due to changing life situations. I'm currently working in the IT field which I do not enjoy. In the past month or 2, I'm seriously considering (at 38 yrs old), going back to school to become a clinical pathologist. After years of thinking that it's too late and that I don't have what it takes, I feel I need to try. This is the one thing I've felt so passionate about but never gave it a full chance to manifest. I feel that this video was the last lost piece of a puzzle I've been trying to put together for a very long time.
i cannot thank you enough for this video. i am about to be in college studying biology (pre-med) and spanish, and ive been so nervous lately that i’m not smart enough to do it. honestly, i think i am smart enough, but more than anything, i work hard and that will set me apart. this video made me tear up, youre so kind and inspiring. thank you thank you thank you.
Thank you Dr.Webb🙏. I needed to hear this. This past semester was the worst that I have done. All “F’s” My advisor and financial aid told me to pick another major because they thought it was too hard for me and took me off financial aid. I really want to become an anesthesiologist this is a wake up call for me to work harder than I ever have before.
Doctor Webb, I couldn't agree more with what you said. I heard the same thing growing up as an average student and all it did was push me more to succeed. Although, after my first and second semesters of college I didn't do very well. In fact, I nearly was kicked out of college, so my family decided to invest in a tutor and that changed my life. If it wasn't for that tutor I would have never discovered my problem, which was how I was studying the material. After a month or two, my test scores completely changed, as well as my GPA which was 2.1 at the start and within a year shot up to 3.3.
Found you channel last night. You’re so inspirational I’ve always felt that I couldn’t become a doctor because I wasn’t ranked at the top of my class in high school. You’ve shown me all it takes is hard work and staying with a positive attitude. Please keep making videos wish you the best dude.
Awesome! You CAN do it! Its a long road but worth it in the end! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions along the way! Also, be sure to subscribe to receive the newest videos posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5pm CST Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: amzn.to/2ydvHwd
+Jonathan coleman Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! You are very welcome! Remember to NEVER give up! Be sure to subscribe also to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: www.amazon.com/Antonio-J.-Webb/e/B00OYN1LRA
Thank you for your inspiring video Dr. Webb. I am currently a biology major in university right now and have always wanted to go to med school, but a few years ago when I went to see my pre-health advisor, she told me how my gpa is too low to get into med school and how I would never make it and it just seemed like a constant pattern that people around me were telling me. Even those who didn't even know me at all were saying the same thing and it really broke me down. I started getting depressed and my anxiety got worse. I started doing worse in my classes and I lost a lot of self-motivation, grit and self-confidence that I can actually make my dream to be a doctor come true, but now, once I took the pressure off of myself and got back the self-confidence that I could actually make this happen for myself, I felt like all that grit came back to me and I've been getting better grades in my classes and many social life has also improved tremendously. I've also talked to my friends who said they're struggling with the same things. I definitely agree that talent will only get a person so far. It's grit that will take you all the way to the end. I am almost done with university and will be graduating next semester. I am planning to take a gap year and take the mcat as well as apply to my local med school's post bacc. program. keep it up and thank you for inspiring us students who will be future doctors someday very soon along with you. Thanks again.
I’m 20 and decided to follow my dreams of being a doctor because I’ve had a cerebral shunt since birth and going to the hospital monthly back then, now it’s a yearly appointment it really opened my eyes that I want to save others lives just like my doctor saved mine I wouldn’t be here if he hadn’t found the cause on time
i'm so relieved and glad you mentioned how you worked as hard as you could, even though others may had put in less effort/time than you did to get good scores. i really relate to this as i've always been the type of student who takes tests slowly, asks dozens of questions, and has to re-read things more than others in order to keep up. especially as a person currently majoring in STEM, it feels so disheartening when some students say they find topics easy and effortless while i may struggle to understand them. thanks for your content!
I am about to start dental school and now that I got in, I’ve never considered myself smart or intelligent but that I’ve put a lot of effort considering where I come from. I hope to God I have what it takes to keep up. I don’t come from an educated or affluent family (Hispanic immigrant parents) however I’m doing this for my family, for the culture and for the people. I know that if I’ve worked this hard to get in and I can work even harder to get out. It’s about the effort and grit people! Y’all have what it takes!!
Fit 2 Day Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! Awesome! Good luck, you got this! And, don't forget to subscribe to my channel to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
blue grass Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! You are my biggest inspiration! Thank you for the support! Stay in touch! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
Ernscie Augustin Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! Awesome! Congrats on your success so far and stay in touch! Thanks for watching again and please share! Also, don't forget to subscribe to my channel to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
man. I finished mindset by Carol Dweck this summer. I finish my BSN program this december. I was also thinking about going back to take my pre-reqs for med school. It took a change in mindset to get this far but I feel I can accomplish more. you are an example of the growth mindset, an inspiration.
Awesome! You CAN do it! Its a long road but worth it in the end! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions along the way! Also, be sure to subscribe to receive the newest videos posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5pm CST Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: amzn.to/2ydvHwd
I'm not in med school but I have been in a teacher's program since 1/19 and it's now 4/20 (COVID era). I have gone through homelessness twice within this period but I have completed 90% of the program. I plan to take my content test as soon a the state opens up the testing centers. I am exhausted but I haven't lost my dream. I hope this is GRIT. I plan to teach Social Studies in Texas. Wish me luck. Go GRIT!
It's so true! Becoming a doctor has nothing to do with being smart. As long as you have common sense and compassion, you got the foundation. Being a doctor is 80% hard work and effort. That is where all the studying comes in. Studying brings knowledge but you don't have to be smart to begin with.
Honestly, you are by far the most inspiring person on UA-cam! This video really hit me hard. I keep telling myself “I am a hard worker”. I passed my GCSEs with flying colours, however, in England, we have to do well in our AS (Year 12) to be able to continue studying the subject at A2 (year 13) also, you apply to university before you get your final A2 grades, so basically you apply with ‘predicted grades’ depending on what you got in year 12. I hope I’ve made sense there, anyway, so after failing my maths in year 12, I remember my maths teacher telling me it was ridiculous to even attempt applying to medical school, (THIS WAS THE FIRST LESSON BACK AFTER THE SUMMER!) he told me ‘no-one will ever look at you, or your application, they’ll just glance at your grades and chuck your application in the bin, medicine is not for you’. For the remainder of that lesson, I felt like the dumbest thing alive. I quit maths the next day. It doesn’t help that my other teachers said the same thing. I sat my A2 year and passed. Only marginally. I was so disappointed, I tried so hard. It wouldn’t get me to medical school in the UK, so I thought I would apply to study abroad. Even though I did get in, I still feel like I don’t deserve my place, like I’m not good enough. Your video has given me hope. I will succeed. I do deserve my place and I will try my best to get myself to the top!
You have no idea how many people are in my medical terminology class that from day 1 said they want to be a surgeon and struggle to ace the course. They are not going to end as surgeons I tell ya. It does take intelligence; you need problem solving skills, able to multitask, make the best choice even when all choices are horrible, and absorb new ideas rather quickly. You can have the best of study habits, but if you can't regurgitate info or retain it long enough in large volumes, it's impossible. This is very apparent in high level science courses, the "weed out" classes.
Awesome! Thanks and welcome to the channel! Please let me know of any other videos you would like to see or any other suggestions to improve the channel! Thanks for watching! Dr. Webb
This is the second video of yours that I have watched, it’s very inspiring, I was looking into become a nurse, doctor is something I would love to become, I’m not going to sugar coat it, in high school I was not a good student I dropped out and ended up getting my GED, I learn different than others, I really believe if you put your mind I to something and you grind you can achieve whatever is in front of you, watching you has made that mindset a lot easier
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hello dude Sounds like mental stamina and a solid determination to grind through the process to the very end is what propelled the students or the apprentices to the finish line.
Thank you for encouraging me. I believe this is a sign from God. I can’t give up or give in. If this is what I want I have to put in the work and fight for it.
I really needed this, Sir. I am currently torn between becoming a cardiologist or a nurse practitioner. Simply because of the years involved in becoming a cardiologist and that I always have to work twice as hard as A-students to get an A. I kind of think I'm not smart enough to practice cardiology. But this has reshaped that mentality. Blessings, Sir.
I'm a nurse and considering med school.. I'm so afraid of failure, if it's the right choice, if I have the focus, and I worry about starting too old. But you know what? You're never too old for school!
I'd like to become a physician someday but my life has been full of distractions and obstacles. I hope to work hard enough to make my dream a reality. This reminds me of the movie Rudy, he almost gave up a few times but he never completely faltered on his dream to play for Notre Dame. I hope to be like you and Rudy someday.
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Thank you Dr. Webb! this video was very encouraging. As someone who is trying to get into med school, I've felt depressed on the fact that I don't have stellar grades like everyone else. Just like you, I'm not good at taking standardized exams. But with persistance on my end, I'm almost near the end my poct-bacc master program this fall.
Jimmy View Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! Awesome! Keep up the good work and stay in touch! And, don't forget to subscribe to my channel to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
OMG thank you so much I’m new to your channel. I always wanted to become a doctor but I didn’t feel I was cut out for it or smart enough. I’m struggling in college now but I have yet to give up. Thank you so much for giving me hope that I will be okay and I just have to keep getting back up no matter how many times I fall down. Thank you for all your advice and congrats to you and all your success! Your story is truly inspirational 😊
The movie Rudy shows how grit can overcome many obstacles but can't make up for significant deficiencies. However, one can become a fan favorite and be carried off the field in the arms of their teammates.
Thanks so much, this video is God sent to me. I was board and sleepy while studing in the library, but this video actual helped in motivating me. Its my first year in medical school, I have grit but I need it to be more.
im just 13, i love writing but i also love taking care of people. i have this strong urge to become a doctor years ago. its all because of im always in the hospital. i love to learn about medicine, humans body and more. when people around me get sick, i will advise them like a doctor (that’s what they said) i wanted to be a doctor but ... 1. Im really bad at math and science. Cant even get a pass for it. My science is always C 2. I want to be a poet/writer too. I want to write a book and maybe make a movie for it if i can #dreambig 3. I got sick easily. How can I be with sick people when I am easily sick 4. I have anxiety, panic attack and adhd.
You are a great motivator for me. I have a learning disability, so it automatically puts a label on you saying, "This guy can't learn anything." To show them how wrong they are, I'm heading off to college for a Biology Major (next year); furthermore, so I can become a future Anesthesiologist. My main goal!
Talent is talent , and it has its importance in whatever you do, no doubt. What is holding most people back in life is not lack of potential, but fear of failure,as far as im concerned. So whoever you are, if you really want to go to medical school and become an md, go after it. Its as simple as that. Dont worry about failure. You're not gonna win everything in life
Ato Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! Please share! And, don't forget to subscribe to my channel to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
SIR!! I just want to thank you for what you have advised you don't only guide people to their health but also to people like me struggling and doubting themselves to even continue. I am currently at my pre-med and i tell you i'm not really the smartest but like you said with GRIT anything can be changed. thank you sir and god bless to you.
Thank you so much for this. For a long time iv'e always allowed my fear to get in the way of what i was passionate for and what career i wanted to pursue thinking i'm nowhere near smart enough.
i dont know doctor webb if your still replying to comments i graduated high school this december i had to finish some credits i was in special ed through high school but still did everything every other kid did i had a 3.39 gpa. even though i was in some resource classes is it posssible for me to study hard a become a soctor
+Justin Tong Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! Im glad you found the video helpful! Be sure to subscribe also to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: amzn.to/2ydvHwd
I just want to begin by thanking you for a great video. It's nice to see someone spending time researching 'people' and 'what they're made of', or their 'grit'. I'm a Physiotherapist working in Australia after qualifying and working in the UK for 4 years. I'm currently 34yrs old, have children and married. My goal is a simple one, to become the most intelligent, hard working person I can be, while helping others in the process. Studying Medicine is something I considered before entering into Physio, however I was never encouraged by others to go down that route whenever I spoke about it and studying physio was hard enough. I feel like i'm too old and lack the IQ to even pass the GAMSAT, let alone complete 4 years of medical study. Do you think i'm talking nonsense If I have 'grit'? Ir do you feel my age/situation is too 'set in stone' for someone like me to pursue becoming a Dr? p.s. I'm extraordinarily interested in Orthopedics.
Hello Dr. Webb I'm a new subscriber. Thank you for your encouragement I'm starting nursing school for my BSN this month and it is truly my passion to become a nurse practitioner
+Ben Gjerde Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! Be sure to subscribe also to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: www.amazon.com/Antonio-J.-Webb/e/B00OYN1LRA
I’m 21 and about to graduate with my Bachelor’s in Marketing and I’m not happy. I’ve been thinking a lot of about nursing school because travel nursing sounds amazing and traveling the world is my #1 goal in life but medicine is also a passion of mine. I’ve always felt like I was too dumb for medical school, I’m scared that if I go back to undergrad to take my pre-reqs that I’m still not gonna succeed when it comes to the MCAT. I took medical terminology and failed that class, because memorizing things is so hard for me.
Thank you so much for these motivating words sir. This talk has helped me so much as I am in my 1st year med school with the same motivation as you do.
Awesome! You CAN do it! Its a long road but worth it in the end! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions along the way! Also, be sure to subscribe to receive the newest videos posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5pm CST Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: amzn.to/2ydvHwd
If your talented but you don’t work hard, you’ll get beaten by the people who work hard. If you work hard and you are talented, then you’re invincible!
Dr. Webb, your journey is very inspiring. I am 58, soon to be 59 in Sept. I am almost done with a Bachelors in Social Work ( a Lil over a year out from graduation). I am a good student. I am thinking of Psychiatry?.. Yes, I could continue on the Social Work path.. MSW or LCSW.. However, I do not want to underestimate my potential.. I birthed and raised children since I was 20 years old.. So now in my older ( not old) adult years I am doing things now that I never gave myself a chance to do. Is going to medical school if I were to get in unrealistic? Your advice would mean much. Thank you kindly!
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching! Please share so we can continue to grow and I can put out more videos like this! Also, don't forget to subscribe as I will be posting new videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5pm CST! Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: www.amazon.com/Antonio-J.-Webb/e/B00OYN1LRA Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com twitter.com/drwebb82 facebook.com/awebbmd ua-cam.com/users/antoniowebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
Doctor Webb thanks for sharing this. I'm am trying so hard to become a doctor and I got so scared that I was gonna fail so I studied all night with panick but this bid helped me so much! Thanks for uploading these amazing videos. I really needed them :D
Antonio J. Webb, M.D. thank u so much :D. I really appreciate especially a successfull doctor encouraging me! Ur videos are the reason I've decided to become a doctor and I noticed evreyone since I started using ur tips and listhening to u I've been improving with my grades and I am a much happier person now! Thank u so much, I subscribed to support u.
I am 15 years old and wanted to become doctor since 8 y old. I am unfortunately not a genius but pretty smart and I can memorize things very quickly. The problem is that I am from Slovakia a small country in Europe and they dont give much support to people like me. Will moving into better country help me to fullfill my dream?
I'm 28 and have a goal to one day become a doctor. I've had my doubts an contemplate if I'm too old or not smart enough and I've also brought the subject up about becoming a doctor and people would say "you gotta be a genius to become that" so I shut it down real quick. Right now I'm studying to hopefully one day get into med school and have not told a single soul about my goal.. Watching videos like yours gave me hope never to give up and watching this video is a great inspiration because that Grit that you are talking about is what I feel when I think about my future goal. Now, I don't want to say "dream" because dreams dissappear so my goal is set and waiting to be reached. Thank you for this video because now I know what that feeling that burns within me. Oh, an greetings all the way from New Zealand :)
Colorful Days
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Thanks for the question. Wow! All the way from New Zealand! I get this question a lot. It's kind of hard to answer this question completely without knowing your story (family life, previous life experiences, future goals, etc) but here are my thoughts: You will be in your career working as a physician for 20-30+ years and I know the road to get to that point is arduous and lengthy, but I do believe it's worth it. You have to ask yourself, "Am I willing to sacrifice family and personal time, sacrifice a minimum of 8-10 years of my life and sacrifice financially to become a doctor?" And if that answer is yes, I say go for it. The average age in my medical school class was roughly 30 years old (oldest being 42 and youngest 23) and I currently work with 2 orthopedic surgeons who are 80+ years old. They have been a doctor for longer than I have been born. So, starting off medical school at (to overestimate it) 40 years old, you will be done around 50 years old and still can work 20 years and retire at 70.
Check out my video on UA-cam that I posted on this same topic and subscribe to my channel to be the first to receive new videos that I post weekly!
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I hope this helps. Good luck! Remember if medicine is something you really want to do, then NEVER give up.
Also, I just published a book about my path to medicine called "Overcoming the Odds" which I talk about my time growing up in the rough streets of Louisiana, my time as a military medic serving in Iraq, and applying to medical school then residency. I give a lot of advice after each chapter. You should definitely check it out before you start med school. It's at: www.amazon.com/author/antoniowebbmd
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That is a very unique way of looking at it.
Colorful Days I know I don't know you but I just want to offer you encouraging words. First off, you are not definitely not old, in fact you are far from it. When it comes to what you want in life, you are never too old. I wanted to become a doctor but without getting to lengthy about the story, I let myself get in the way and academic advisors scare me. I didn't think I was smart enough and I struggled with math classes in high school and math and science classes in college. I didn't have the GPA and but what made it worse for me is that I lacked the confidence which to me hurt me the most. I didn't think I could make it and so many other things I was thinking about it that it truly clouded my judgement. There wasn't UA-cam back in the days when I was coming up so I didn't have this type of encouragement. Even if there was UA-cam, I don't how I would have made it use of it because I was so young and I truly didn't experience life. With all that being said, you are doing right by fulfilling your dreams. Not everybody has to know your plans because not only is it anybody's business, but you don't know who is for you and who is not. There are also some people who mean well but will discourage you all the same. If there is someone whom you trust and whom you hold dear to you and you know they will speak to you love and truth and will be encouraging, them by all means, p,ease do tell them because we all need somebody at the sidelines cheering us on! Life is short and the one thing I know is you do not want to live your life in regret. If God ( I don't know your faith but pls forgive me) has given you the ability to walk, talk, hear, think, learn, see, and comprehend, then you are blessed and able to use those gifts and go after your calling. When everything is said and done, at least you can you tried and that is something nobody can take from you.
Colorful Days Good luck man, there are countelss good people who need your help. Keep pushing.
I'm 30 years old and my mcat is in three days. you will make it.
Know what they call the person who finishes last in medical school? Doctor.
Yes, well said!
Samual Jones or will not be considered over high qualified candidates when hiring for corporate hospitals
BaldManLogan There will always be a place looking for a doctor
BaldManLogan There is always rural hospitals and Non profit Organizations
And here I thought it was FUNERAL DIRECTOR ( smile)!
First generation college graduate. Struggling to get into medical school. It takes an emotional toll to say the least. Everyone expecting things out of you, family members asking when I’ll go back to school. Not understanding that it’s not so straight forward. I don’t have no one for guidance however, I’m glad I found your channel. A true inspiration. Trust. Don’t take this for granted, you are affecting people more than you think.
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Dr. Webb you're absolutely right. That's how it was for me in Corps school in the Navy. My good friend was always getting 98 to 100 on his exams. This brother never really studied. He even told me that he admired how hard I worked because I spent almost my entire time there studying and learning about bedside care and field medicine. My average was 84. When it got to our practical exams I blew it out of the water and then later on when we got with our Marine Corps units I flourished as well. I think that's just how life is in general. There's always going to be those people that get it the first time and are amazing test takers, and then they'll be those individuals that get it after the fourth time, are mediocre test takers, but yet they land great positions and everyone wants them on the team. Thanks for the video
Kwesi Williams
No prob man! Thanks for watching as always and for your thoughtful comment!
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Kwesi Williams hey man do you have an email? I am currently finishing my BA and leave for meps in October for the USMC. I want too hear your journey in order to get a better understanding. devin.roberts719@yahoo.com
devin roberts mine is kwekidd@gmail.com. Just ask me any questions you'd like. I'll help you the best way that I can.
I need someone to talk to. I want to be smart but I'm struggling.
I'm 13 years of age and I was super depressed because I wanted to become a doctor but I knew I wasn't smart enough. As soon as I watched this video I was in tears. This was so inspirational and I thank you! You boosted my confidence.
Thanks for watching! I’m sure you are more than capable of putting in the work to become a doctor and fulfill your dreams- just don’t give up!
Make sure the demotivation doesnt get the best of you! Like me i did mistake
So you have chance you CAN BECOME A DOCTOR DO IT IN 20s
I am only 13, and I have been wanting to be a brain surgeon since I was 6. But now I have been thinking about general surgery, my dad had passed in April from cancer and I want to peruse this dream thank you for all the info to do this!
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Sister Olivia Rice, keep your eyes on the prize, there are going to be a lot of distractions. The most important thing you can do, is just do.
I’m sorry your dad had passed away
Always believe in yourself and stick to your dream!!
In the wise words of Shia labeuf, “JUST. DO IT! YES YOU CAN!” really helped me out
This is so true! & has become even clearer now that I'm in my 2nd year of med school.
White Coat Chronicles you make great videos as well!
White coat how is it like in medical school I'm also an average student
In tears. This video was so inspirational; thank you for doing videos like this.
I know right.
Karen Bucio lol
You will be okay, beautiful.
Speechless. Wow, i genuinely needed that advice and reminder. Often times I find myself bringing myself down because my courses get too difficult and the studies just accumulate therefore, i lose inspiration in becoming a Doctor. I feel like a partial reason is because I feel like I am losing out in "fun" since friends my age (early 20's) are out having a blast while I am stuck in my room every single day AND weekends to study for hoursss. I am a lot like you in the sense where I have to study 10x harder and read things over 7+ times whereas my classmates or friends dont even look at their notes or study and still pass tests with A's! Honestly, I was feeling extremely discouraged because I felt like if i wasnt smart enough BECAUSE i had to study harder than others. Although you might not read this, I still feel the need to tell you thank you for posting such an inspirational video. Really got me thinking and changed my whole perspective, and most importantly, i regained my inspiration of becoming a physician!
+Evelyn Delgado
Yes, I read all my comments and try to respond to every one when my schedule allows. You are correct that some people just have to work a little harder than others but that's ok. I was the same way and still am even to this day. Keep up the good work. All your hard work and sacrifices will pay off in the end! 😃
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Evelyn Delgado I was also feeling that I lacked inspiration but your comment and Dr. Webb's motivational talk recharged my inspiration thank you
I'm starting medical school on a full tuition scholarship this fall. I have so many doubts about whether I belong and how I will do, but this video helped so much. One thing I have is perseverence. I have wanted this for 20 years and am finally answering my calling. Thank you for posting this video. It is still reaching and touching hearts 3 years later! 💙
“failure is not a permanent condition”
Yes!!
Thank you for your transparency! My daughter is beginning her journey. She will be a Freshman this fall at Xavier University Louisiana! I play this for her constantly
I am a Nurse and would have loved to have been a Dr, but having dyslexia and ADHD I was under the impression that my grades at school reflected my intelligence. I never thought it would be possible to make it through medical school. The one thing I do have due to my learning problems at school, did in fact help to produce the fire and grit inside of me, I needed it to get through, I needed to work harder and put in more effort. The topic medicine is something that fascinates me, there is not a day goes by that I am not learning something new about medicine, and I graduated 25 years ago and it still fascinated me. Nothing was going to stop me from being a nurse either! Grit is such a strength to have. You do not give up. Nothing sways you from your path once you are on it. Well said Dr xx
I thank God for your transparency! I watch your vids as motivation on my study breaks! I'm a M1 and I can relate bc when I applied to med school, I was referred to a Post Bacc program bc my MCAT score wasn't really competitive. Standardized tests aren't my thing either, but I do work hard and that's all that matters and guarantees success! You're a Surgeon for crying out loud! Lol 👏🏽 I just know that I have to start earlier and study longer for Step 1, despite what the quote on quote cool kids say! I've learned it's okay to have to worker harder than others! God bless!
Destiny Stroman I
hey im starting medical school in August and I also did not do well on my mcat, so I plan on studying for the STEP 1 starting year 1 during medical school, do you have any advice on how you integrated step 1 studying into your regular class schedule. if you have time to share some advice my email is jwalkersmedicine@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to my channel. thanks :)
@@JWALKERS which school did you go to? I'm a non-traditional student want to go to med school. I've been out of school for over 12 years, so the MCAT scares me. What study aid did you find useful?
which school did you go to? I'm a non-traditional student want to go to med school. I've been out of school for over 12 years, so the MCAT scares me. What study aid did you find useful?
Dr. Webb, you cannot imagine how me stumbling on this video today has raised me out of a decade long slump. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you.
I have wanted to become a doctor since middle school (late bloomer compared to many). I started out as a pre-med major after high school (wanted to be a psychiatrist) but dropped out due to changing life situations. I'm currently working in the IT field which I do not enjoy. In the past month or 2, I'm seriously considering (at 38 yrs old), going back to school to become a clinical pathologist. After years of thinking that it's too late and that I don't have what it takes, I feel I need to try. This is the one thing I've felt so passionate about but never gave it a full chance to manifest. I feel that this video was the last lost piece of a puzzle I've been trying to put together for a very long time.
i cannot thank you enough for this video. i am about to be in college studying biology (pre-med) and spanish, and ive been so nervous lately that i’m not smart enough to do it. honestly, i think i am smart enough, but more than anything, i work hard and that will set me apart. this video made me tear up, youre so kind and inspiring. thank you thank you thank you.
You are very welcome! Keep up the good work!
Thank you Dr.Webb🙏. I needed to hear this. This past semester was the worst that I have done. All “F’s” My advisor and financial aid told me to pick another major because they thought it was too hard for me and took me off financial aid. I really want to become an anesthesiologist this is a wake up call for me to work harder than I ever have before.
Tay Tay keep persevering 💪🏾💪🏾
I believe in you...you got this 💃💖🤓🏆🥇🏅🎁
Doctor Webb, I couldn't agree more with what you said. I heard the same thing growing up as an average student and all it did was push me more to succeed. Although, after my first and second semesters of college I didn't do very well. In fact, I nearly was kicked out of college, so my family decided to invest in a tutor and that changed my life. If it wasn't for that tutor I would have never discovered my problem, which was how I was studying the material. After a month or two, my test scores completely changed, as well as my GPA which was 2.1 at the start and within a year shot up to 3.3.
Found you channel last night. You’re so inspirational I’ve always felt that I couldn’t become a doctor because I wasn’t ranked at the top of my class in high school. You’ve shown me all it takes is hard work and staying with a positive attitude. Please keep making videos wish you the best dude.
Awesome! You CAN do it! Its a long road but worth it in the end! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions along the way!
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Bro you don't know how thankful I am for you posting this video this made me cry.
+Jonathan coleman
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You’re one hell of a human being and honestly an inspiration.
Thank you! Appreciate that!
Thank you for your inspiring video Dr. Webb. I am currently a biology major in university right now and have always wanted to go to med school, but a few years ago when I went to see my pre-health advisor, she told me how my gpa is too low to get into med school and how I would never make it and it just seemed like a constant pattern that people around me were telling me. Even those who didn't even know me at all were saying the same thing and it really broke me down. I started getting depressed and my anxiety got worse. I started doing worse in my classes and I lost a lot of self-motivation, grit and self-confidence that I can actually make my dream to be a doctor come true, but now, once I took the pressure off of myself and got back the self-confidence that I could actually make this happen for myself, I felt like all that grit came back to me and I've been getting better grades in my classes and many social life has also improved tremendously. I've also talked to my friends who said they're struggling with the same things. I definitely agree that talent will only get a person so far. It's grit that will take you all the way to the end. I am almost done with university and will be graduating next semester. I am planning to take a gap year and take the mcat as well as apply to my local med school's post bacc. program. keep it up and thank you for inspiring us students who will be future doctors someday very soon along with you. Thanks again.
I’m 20 and decided to follow my dreams of being a doctor because I’ve had a cerebral shunt since birth and going to the hospital monthly back then, now it’s a yearly appointment it really opened my eyes that I want to save others lives just like my doctor saved mine I wouldn’t be here if he hadn’t found the cause on time
The data he is talking about in the beginning is from the book GRIT by Angela Duckworth. You're Welcome Y'all.
i'm so relieved and glad you mentioned how you worked as hard as you could, even though others may had put in less effort/time than you did to get good scores. i really relate to this as i've always been the type of student who takes tests slowly, asks dozens of questions, and has to re-read things more than others in order to keep up. especially as a person currently majoring in STEM, it feels so disheartening when some students say they find topics easy and effortless while i may struggle to understand them. thanks for your content!
I am about to start dental school and now that I got in, I’ve never considered myself smart or intelligent but that I’ve put a lot of effort considering where I come from. I hope to God I have what it takes to keep up. I don’t come from an educated or affluent family (Hispanic immigrant parents) however I’m doing this for my family, for the culture and for the people. I know that if I’ve worked this hard to get in and I can work even harder to get out. It’s about the effort and grit people! Y’all have what it takes!!
I def agree. Good points!! 💯
As I prepare for final's week, this is exactly what I needed to hear to inspire me to go beyond and get the job done. Thank you Dr. Webb.
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Dr Webb is my biggest inspiration i wanna be just like him.
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Thank you so much for sharing this Doc, you're truly an inspiration
Thank you for this video! really encouraging and motivating.
this is inspiring. I'm a new lawyer, but I love watching these medical school/doctor videos lol
Ernscie Augustin
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man. I finished mindset by Carol Dweck this summer. I finish my BSN program this december. I was also thinking about going back to take my pre-reqs for med school. It took a change in mindset to get this far but I feel I can accomplish more. you are an example of the growth mindset, an inspiration.
Awesome! You CAN do it! Its a long road but worth it in the end! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions along the way!
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Thank you for this Dr. Webb! You've helped me more than you know.
I'm not in med school but I have been in a teacher's program since 1/19 and it's now 4/20 (COVID era). I have gone through homelessness twice within this period but I have completed 90% of the program. I plan to take my content test as soon a the state opens up the testing centers. I am exhausted but I haven't lost my dream. I hope this is GRIT. I plan to teach Social Studies in Texas. Wish me luck. Go GRIT!
It's so true! Becoming a doctor has nothing to do with being smart. As long as you have common sense and compassion, you got the foundation. Being a doctor is 80% hard work and effort. That is where all the studying comes in. Studying brings knowledge but you don't have to be smart to begin with.
Honestly, you are by far the most inspiring person on UA-cam! This video really hit me hard. I keep telling myself “I am a hard worker”. I passed my GCSEs with flying colours, however, in England, we have to do well in our AS (Year 12) to be able to continue studying the subject at A2 (year 13) also, you apply to university before you get your final A2 grades, so basically you apply with ‘predicted grades’ depending on what you got in year 12. I hope I’ve made sense there, anyway, so after failing my maths in year 12, I remember my maths teacher telling me it was ridiculous to even attempt applying to medical school, (THIS WAS THE FIRST LESSON BACK AFTER THE SUMMER!) he told me ‘no-one will ever look at you, or your application, they’ll just glance at your grades and chuck your application in the bin, medicine is not for you’. For the remainder of that lesson, I felt like the dumbest thing alive. I quit maths the next day. It doesn’t help that my other teachers said the same thing. I sat my A2 year and passed. Only marginally. I was so disappointed, I tried so hard. It wouldn’t get me to medical school in the UK, so I thought I would apply to study abroad. Even though I did get in, I still feel like I don’t deserve my place, like I’m not good enough. Your video has given me hope. I will succeed. I do deserve my place and I will try my best to get myself to the top!
I agree. I am a nurse and have worked with many doctors that made me scratch my head.
You have no idea how many people are in my medical terminology class that from day 1 said they want to be a surgeon and struggle to ace the course. They are not going to end as surgeons I tell ya. It does take intelligence; you need problem solving skills, able to multitask, make the best choice even when all choices are horrible, and absorb new ideas rather quickly. You can have the best of study habits, but if you can't regurgitate info or retain it long enough in large volumes, it's impossible. This is very apparent in high level science courses, the "weed out" classes.
I’ve watched two of your videos and you are already, my favorite UA-cam channel.
Awesome! Thanks and welcome to the channel! Please let me know of any other videos you would like to see or any other suggestions to improve the channel! Thanks for watching!
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I spent five months Hospitalized after my double lung transplant and second surgery. I got to know my aDoctors and nurses . Very special people .
This is the second video of yours that I have watched, it’s very inspiring, I was looking into become a nurse, doctor is something I would love to become, I’m not going to sugar coat it, in high school I was not a good student I dropped out and ended up getting my GED, I learn different than others, I really believe if you put your mind I to something and you grind you can achieve whatever is in front of you, watching you has made that mindset a lot easier
Sara, thanks for the kind words. You can do it! Keep up the good work!
This is one of the best videos I have seen. Can be applied to many aspects of life. Thanks! Subscribed.
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hello dude Sounds like mental stamina and a solid determination to grind through the process to the very end is what propelled the students or the apprentices to the finish line.
Thank you for encouraging me. I believe this is a sign from God. I can’t give up or give in. If this is what I want I have to put in the work and fight for it.
I really needed this, Sir. I am currently torn between becoming a cardiologist or a nurse practitioner. Simply because of the years involved in becoming a cardiologist and that I always have to work twice as hard as A-students to get an A. I kind of think I'm not smart enough to practice cardiology. But this has reshaped that mentality. Blessings, Sir.
Good stuff! Keep up the good work!
I needed to hear this message Dr. Webb. Thank you! 😇🙏🏾❤️
You're quite an inspiration. Just bought your book. Best of luck, you deserve it!
Thank you so much for being HONEST!!!I really needed to hear this!
I'm a nurse and considering med school.. I'm so afraid of failure, if it's the right choice, if I have the focus, and I worry about starting too old. But you know what? You're never too old for school!
I'd like to become a physician someday but my life has been full of distractions and obstacles. I hope to work hard enough to make my dream a reality. This reminds me of the movie Rudy, he almost gave up a few times but he never completely faltered on his dream to play for Notre Dame. I hope to be like you and Rudy someday.
Determination and consistency!!!!!!!
Yes!
Favorite channel as of now !
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Thank you Dr. Webb! this video was very encouraging. As someone who is trying to get into med school, I've felt depressed on the fact that I don't have stellar grades like everyone else. Just like you, I'm not good at taking standardized exams. But with persistance on my end, I'm almost near the end my poct-bacc master program this fall.
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OMG thank you so much I’m new to your channel. I always wanted to become a doctor but I didn’t feel I was cut out for it or smart enough. I’m struggling in college now but I have yet to give up. Thank you so much for giving me hope that I will be okay and I just have to keep getting back up no matter how many times I fall down. Thank you for all your advice and congrats to you and all your success! Your story is truly inspirational 😊
Thank you!
The movie Rudy shows how grit can overcome many obstacles but can't make up for significant deficiencies. However, one can become a fan favorite and be carried off the field in the arms of their teammates.
Good point!
Thanks so much, this video is God sent to me. I was board and sleepy while studing in the library, but this video actual helped in motivating me. Its my first year in medical school, I have grit but I need it to be more.
im just 13, i love writing but i also love taking care of people. i have this strong urge to become a doctor years ago. its all because of im always in the hospital. i love to learn about medicine, humans body and more. when people around me get sick, i will advise them like a doctor (that’s what they said) i wanted to be a doctor but ...
1. Im really bad at math and science. Cant even get a pass for it. My science is always C
2. I want to be a poet/writer too. I want to write a book and maybe make a movie for it if i can #dreambig
3. I got sick easily. How can I be with sick people when I am easily sick
4. I have anxiety, panic attack and adhd.
I love it when people try to scarce you with their 4.0's and 4'5's it means nothing if the guy sitting next to you is determined to out work you.
You are a great motivator for me. I have a learning disability, so it automatically puts a label on you saying, "This guy can't learn anything." To show them how wrong they are, I'm heading off to college for a Biology Major (next year); furthermore, so I can become a future Anesthesiologist. My main goal!
Keep up the great work!
Mindset is everything!!! You're as smart as you believe! 🙂 I'm a science lover with tenacity to succeed.
Talent is talent , and it has its importance in whatever you do, no doubt. What is holding most people back in life is not lack of potential, but fear of failure,as far as im concerned. So whoever you are, if you really want to go to medical school and become an md, go after it. Its as simple as that. Dont worry about failure. You're not gonna win everything in life
Powerful message Dr Webb, thank you for this. I need to forward this to others! Thank you.
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Good stuff Dr. Webb!! Keep up the good work on the videos!!
You're the best Dr. Webb. Grit beats talent l day💯⭐️⭐️⭐️
I appreciate that
So glad I found and subscribed to your channel. Much needed motivation during my first go around at med school applications. Thanks Doc
SIR!! I just want to thank you for what you have advised you don't only guide people to their health but also to people like me struggling and doubting themselves to even continue. I am currently at my pre-med and i tell you i'm not really the smartest but like you said with GRIT anything can be changed. thank you sir and god bless to you.
Going back to read that chapter again and again today and tomorrow.
Respect Dr. Webb! You win with that mindset!
This video gave me goosebumps. Great video and motivation!
Thank you so much for this. For a long time iv'e always allowed my fear to get in the way of what i was passionate for and what career i wanted to pursue thinking i'm nowhere near smart enough.
I did attend the school for a couple of years/ did not have enough money to complete the curriculum----happy you were able to complete the program
Wow! I loved this video and your words were so inspiring!! THANKS!
I totally agree hard work beats talent.
Yes it does!
i dont know doctor webb if your still replying to comments i graduated high school this december i had to finish some credits i was in special ed through high school but still did everything every other kid did i had a 3.39 gpa. even though i was in some resource classes is it posssible for me to study hard a become a soctor
doctor
Terry Lugo anything is possible when you put your mind to it
Thank you for that pep talk on “grit”.
Glad to hear your response to this impactful TED Talk
+Justin Tong
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I just want to begin by thanking you for a great video. It's nice to see someone spending time researching 'people' and 'what they're made of', or their 'grit'. I'm a Physiotherapist working in Australia after qualifying and working in the UK for 4 years. I'm currently 34yrs old, have children and married. My goal is a simple one, to become the most intelligent, hard working person I can be, while helping others in the process. Studying Medicine is something I considered before entering into Physio, however I was never encouraged by others to go down that route whenever I spoke about it and studying physio was hard enough. I feel like i'm too old and lack the IQ to even pass the GAMSAT, let alone complete 4 years of medical study. Do you think i'm talking nonsense If I have 'grit'? Ir do you feel my age/situation is too 'set in stone' for someone like me to pursue becoming a Dr?
p.s. I'm extraordinarily interested in Orthopedics.
Hello Dr. Webb I'm a new subscriber. Thank you for your encouragement I'm starting nursing school for my BSN this month and it is truly my passion to become a nurse practitioner
Awesome! Keep up the good work! NP is a great field. Check out this video here:
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Grit is a very good book that I recommend any to read.
+Ben Gjerde
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I’m 21 and about to graduate with my Bachelor’s in Marketing and I’m not happy. I’ve been thinking a lot of about nursing school because travel nursing sounds amazing and traveling the world is my #1 goal in life but medicine is also a passion of mine. I’ve always felt like I was too dumb for medical school, I’m scared that if I go back to undergrad to take my pre-reqs that I’m still not gonna succeed when it comes to the MCAT. I took medical terminology and failed that class, because memorizing things is so hard for me.
Hi! Am 17 and am planning to become a surgeon...Love your videos you inspire me
Thank you doctor, your channel is a blessing
Thank you very much Dr. Webb
Thanks, for sharing your personal experience. This video was very encouraging and inspirational!!!
Thank you so much for these motivating words sir. This talk has helped me so much as I am in my 1st year med school with the same motivation as you do.
I want to be a doctor
I am a teenager I have 15 years old soon
Awesome! You CAN do it! Its a long road but worth it in the end! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions along the way!
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This was deep man! I appreciate you!
Thank you so much for sharing your perspective and experience. You are very inspirational.
Awesome message Dr. Webb. You are very inspiring.
If your talented but you don’t work hard, you’ll get beaten by the people who work hard. If you work hard and you are talented, then you’re invincible!
Very true, Grit will get you through anything.
Yes, it definitely will
Dr. Webb, your journey is very inspiring. I am 58, soon to be 59 in Sept. I am almost done with a Bachelors in Social Work ( a Lil over a year out from graduation). I am a good student. I am thinking of Psychiatry?.. Yes, I could continue on the Social Work path.. MSW or LCSW.. However, I do not want to underestimate my potential.. I birthed and raised children since I was 20 years old.. So now in my older ( not old) adult years I am doing things now that I never gave myself a chance to do. Is going to medical school if I were to get in unrealistic?
Your advice would mean much. Thank you kindly!
This really motivated me today. Thank you for putting up this video. I really feel for your words and look forward to your videos
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Thanks for saying what I needed to hear
Doctor Webb thanks for sharing this. I'm am trying so hard to become a doctor and I got so scared that I was gonna fail so I studied all night with panick but this bid helped me so much! Thanks for uploading these amazing videos. I really needed them :D
+The new Siri Great
You can do it! Never give up!
Dr. Webb
Antonio J. Webb, M.D. thank u so much :D. I really appreciate especially a successfull doctor encouraging me! Ur videos are the reason I've decided to become a doctor and I noticed evreyone since I started using ur tips and listhening to u I've been improving with my grades and I am a much happier person now! Thank u so much, I subscribed to support u.
I am 15 years old and wanted to become doctor since 8 y old. I am unfortunately not a genius but pretty smart and I can memorize things very quickly. The problem is that I am from Slovakia a small country in Europe and they dont give much support to people like me. Will moving into better country help me to fullfill my dream?
The TED talk is Grit by Angela Duckworth
Yes!
thank you Dr Webb
thank you soo much for the encouraging words
Thanks for watching!