Why I Bought an iPhone 16 Pro (or: Why I Take Pictures in the Clinic and Lab All the Time) Taking pictures plays a vital role in your line of work. Today, we'll explore why. I'll also share why I chose the iPhone 16 Pro. Friday’s Digest #137 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update This week, I said goodbye to my beloved iPhone 12 Mini. It served me faithfully for 4 years. I loved its compact size (fitted into my shirt pocket)— and its excellent camera....
9 days ago • 4 min read
I Started My Doctor-Scientist Journey 22 Years Ago - and These are The Best 3 Investments Every Doctor and Scientist Should Make Many doctors and scientists don't realize they've missed these crucial investments until it's too late. Don't make the same mistake! Friday’s Digest #136 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Life Update Am I the only one not watching TV anymore? I realize I sound like an old man saying this, but it doesn't feel like an age thing. It seems...
16 days ago • 3 min read
I Tried Sleeping on the Floor for 6 Months, and You Should Too It sounds weird and painful. But after 1 week it can transform your life. Friday’s Digest #135 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update I love the little things. Simple things that make my life more enjoyable. Like a new coffee mug, I got for free. Nespresso is extremely popular, and I’ve been drinking it for 8 years. But despite years of buying Nespresso machines and capsules, I never...
23 days ago • 4 min read
Do You Need a PhD When You’re Already a Doctor? Having gone through it myself, today I'll explore the scenarios where going for a PhD is a good investment. Friday’s Digest #134 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update A week ago, Daylight Saving Time began in the US. You know, when we move the clocks forward. For those of you outside the US, that's why you received the newsletter an hour earlier (the publishing time is always 7am EST—Eastern time). That...
30 days ago • 3 min read
6 Things I Learned The Hard Way These are things no one taught me— I had to learn them the hard way. You shouldn't have to go through the same hardships. So here they are. Friday’s Digest #133 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update I miss going out to good restaurants. Just a few years ago, there were plenty of options. But nowadays, you either don't enjoy the food, end up paying too much for it, or both. Lately, I've noticed a trend of "blue-collar"...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
How to Choose a Job That Won’t Cause You to Sacrifice Too Much? As a surgeon, my job is extremely demanding. How can you make sure you don't sacrifice too much for your career? Friday’s Digest #132 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update My days start early Really early. Every weekday I wake up at 5:00 am, and by 5:50 am I'm already in my office. Everything is so quiet and my building is virtually empty. From 5:50 to 7:30 I try to get stuff done. More...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
3 Things Worth Spending Money On (Even When Your Budget is Tight) We often spend our money only to regret it later. But some things will never let you down. Here are 3 of mine. Friday’s Digest #131 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update Pacing I've always loved pacing— walking slowly, gathering my thoughts, and making plans. My love for pacing started at university. Whenever there was an exam, I studied while walking. In the beginning, I did it simply...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
If I Could Only Give 1 Advice to My Younger Self, What Would it Be? There’s one thing I wish someone told me when I was 20. It’s the single thing that changed my life. Friday’s Digest #130 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update Tired but happy Looking at my life right now, I'm pleased with how things are going. Before coming back home, I often thought about how my friends and colleagues looked like shortly after returning from their fellowships. They...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
3 Things My PhD Mentor Taught Me (That I Still Do All The Time) Some things you learn from experience, but some things you can only learn from mentors. Today, I will share them with you. Friday’s Digest #129 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update I have a small phone. It's a 4-year-old iPhone Mini. When I bought it, I wanted the smallest smartphone with an excellent camera. The iPhone 12 Mini was perfect. But since then, Apple has stopped making the...
2 months ago • 3 min read