Why Doctors and Scientists Should Stop Using Adobe Software We all use Adobe's software, but recently, there's a lawsuit against them and privacy issues. These are the apps I use instead. Friday’s Digest #110 Table of contents Preface Main Article Readers’ Favorite Stuff Preface Let's start with a running update, shall we? In issue 108, I announced I'd be running 5 kilometers the following week. Well, I celebrated too soon. Why too soon? Because I didn't make it to the 5K mark. At 4.2 km, my...
14 days ago • 5 min read
Doctors Who Are Not Coming Back, iPad, and Social Distancing Is there a growing trend of doctors choosing not to return home? (Also: Is there still value in purchasing an iPad these days?) Friday’s Digest #109 Table of contents Preface Main Article Readers’ Favorite Stuff Preface We'll begin with a note from our editor (me 😄): If you're here to read about doctors who've left the country and aren't coming back, this "Preface" section is for you. If you're just here to read about iPads, feel...
21 days ago • 6 min read
What's the First Thing You Do When You Wake Up? (I’m Looking at My Phone - and That's a HUGE Mistake) Our phones play a central role in our lives. Here's what happened to me when I started reaching for my phone the moment I wake up. Friday’s Digest #108 Table of contents Preface Main Article Readers’ Favorite Stuff Preface Last week, I was interviewed for The Wall Street Journal. The article focused on making your phone less central. The writer discovered me through this newsletter and...
28 days ago • 5 min read
Are We Doing a Good Job Raising The Next Generation of Doctors and Scientists? We're about to see Generation Z enter the fields of science and medicine. Are we prepared for them? Short answer— No. Friday’s Digest #107 Table of contents Preface Main Article Readers’ Favorite Stuff Preface Chef Gordon Ramsay Chef Ramsay is one of the most well-known chefs in the world. Not just because of his many restaurants, but also for his TV shows. I admire Chef Ramsay. He is a PROFESSIONAL. He knows...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Why Do People Walk Away From You When You Fail? It started with a comment that made me angry— an insult toward someone who failed. Why do we do that? Friday’s Digest #106 Table of contents Preface Main Article Readers’ Favorite Stuff Preface As you might know, I have a YouTube channel. My videos focus on being productive as a doctor and a scientist, and test-taking strategies for students. Some of my videos are about the USMLE—a series of exams required to obtain an American MD license. In...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
How to Establish Connections in Your Early Career In the age of social media, it seems that we can easily reach anyone and broaden our network. But it’s actually harder than ever. Here’s how to solve it. Friday’s Digest #105 Table of contents Preface Main Article Readers’ Favorite Stuff Preface Something happened after the Covid-19 pandemic. We’ve become more distant. We hardly shake hands anymore, let alone hug or kiss. Healthy people walk around with masks, and working from home has become...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Three Things You Should Spend Money On While Relocating Car, health insurance, and healthy food. These are the three things you shouldn’t skimp on while relocating to the US. Let’s see why. Friday’s Digest #104 ✍️ Write With Me Does scientific writing consume too much of your time and seem inefficient? Join “Write With Me” to achieve more writing in less time, freeing up time to do what you love. Write With Me Table of contents Preface Main Article Readers’ Favorite Stuff Preface Suitcases...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Looking For an Extra Hour Every Day? This is How I Found it. And no. I won’t ask you to quit social media or stop watching Netflix. Welcome to Chapter #2 in the series - The Anti-Algorithm Life. Friday’s Digest #103 ✍️ Write With Me Does scientific writing consume too much of your time and seem inefficient? Join “Write With Me” to achieve more writing in less time, freeing up time to do what you love. Write With Me Table of contents Preface Main Article Readers’ Favorite Stuff Preface This...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Rediscover Music Freedom With a Walkman (Chapter #1 in the Series: My Anti-Algorithm Life) Remember when your Walkman let you choose the songs? Your phone and streaming services can't give you the same freedom. Friday’s Digest #102 ✍️ Write With Me Does scientific writing consume too much of your time and seem inefficient? Join “Write With Me” to achieve more writing in less time, freeing up time to do what you love. Write With Me Table of contents Preface Main Article Readers’ Favorite Stuff...
2 months ago • 6 min read