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June 22, 2025

Sorta Random Sunday: Expanding Your Island of Knowledge Comes at a Cost

As I recently read Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday, I came across a great quote and idea. Paraphrasing here: As your island of

June 18, 2025

The Top 3 Ways You Can Beat Inflation

Inflation has been a huge topic of conversation in the U.S. especially over the past 5 years. Post-COVID estimates of inflation centered around 7% or

June 16, 2025

9 Do’s and Don’ts of Building a Successful Medical Practice

I started my practice a little over 5 years ago at this point. And I’ve enjoyed it! I’ve already talked a bunch about my process

June 15, 2025

Sorta Random Sunday: Get in the Arena!

If there is one thing that I hope to teach my kids in life (Ok…there are a lot of things but this is a big

June 13, 2025

12 Answers to “Why Is Retirement Planning Important for All Physicians?”

Personal finance is a significant component of overall personal well-being. However, it is almost universally overlooked by physicians in general, including plastic surgeons like me.

June 11, 2025

Updating You on My New Doctor Car

I have a new doctor car. And for those of you who follow the blog, you may not be sure what to make of this.

June 9, 2025

3 Ways Perfect is the Enemy of Production in Personal Finance

At least in plastic surgery there is a somewhat ubiquitous saying that “great is the enemy of good.” It’s not a perfect saying but the

June 8, 2025

Sorta Random Sunday: Is Your Empty Time Alive or Dead?

We all have empty time. No matter how busy you think you are…you have it. And how you use it will make a big difference

June 4, 2025

At What Interest Rate Should You Invest Instead of Paying Off Debt?

It’s a question as old as the stock market itself. At what interest rate should someone invest instead of paying off debt. I get asked

June 2, 2025

Should Medical Journals Pay Doctors?

I’ve seen this debate come up more and more recently. And I think it’s an interesting one. It even relates well to changes in and