Don’t mistake a lapse in judgment for a lack of character. We all have moments when we fail to live up to our principles. Humility is how quickly you recognize it, and integrity is how hard you work to rectify it. Character is striving to become the person you claim to be.

Happiness is not a function of what you achieve. It's a function of how you spend your time. Success is a temporary thrill. Happiness lies in doing daily activities that bring you joy. There's always a new mountain to climb. You don't have to anchor your emotions to the summit.

Acts of kindness shouldn't be described as random. They aren't arbitrary or unintentional. They stem from deeply held values or strongly felt emotions. Helping is an expression of care. It's a decision that someone's well-being matters to you—and an effort to matter to them.

Authenticity is being who you are. You aim to make your identity visible to others. Integrity is becoming who you say you are. You strive to internalize the image you project to others. Self-expression depends on knowing yourself. Self-expansion comes from evolving yourself.

The arrival fallacy is the illusion that joy lies at a destination ahead. Achieving a goal is not like walking through a portal. You don’t magically become happier when you graduate, get promoted, or win an award. The best way to improve your well-being is to change your path.

Many of the people who are most excited to learn about leadership are narcissists. Data: people with inflated egos are drawn to theories that glorify leader dominance and charisma. Great leaders view their roles as an act of service, not an avenue for authority and attention.

You can easily judge the character of a person by how they treat those who can give them nothing.

Progress isn’t always about getting better. Sometimes it’s about bouncing back. Success is not only the peaks you reach—it’s the valleys you conquer. Every experience of enduring adversity and overcoming obstacles is a meaningful accomplishment.   Resilience is a form of growth.

Optimism has little bearing on health. Avoiding pessimism matters more. 61 studies, 221k people: health is predicted more by the absence of pessimism than the presence of optimism. Well-being isn't about expecting the best. It's about making sure you don't assume the worst.

At a glance, it may seem that being a good surgeon means having confidence and technical competence. The reality is that being a great surgeon requires so much more👇 #MedStudentTwitter #Surgeon #MedEd #Surgery

Don't mistake assertiveness for aggression. Being assertive is advocating for your interests. Being aggressive is attacking other people's interests. Standing up for your ideals doesn't make you pushy—it stops you from being a pushover. It's not selfish—it's self-preservation.

People with a surplus of confidence and a shortage of character never fail to disappoint. Leadership skill is inversely related to the size and fragility of the ego. Humility, generosity, and honor are underrated virtues. The most principled person is the best poised to serve.

Tracheal shift DOES NOT ALWAYS MEAN TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX. Quite worrying how people have misinterpreted this radiograph.

Many people procrastinate because they're waiting for their motivation to rise. They forget that getting started is what leads their motivation to rise. Passion is not a prerequisite for progress. It's often the result of progress.

My advice for Junior Attendings: 👉🏾the best care for any patient is when a team takes care of that patient. You may switch roles from time to time (Leader, Member, Facilitator, Coach), but never forget the importance of the team in patient care #MedEd

Pessimists see problems. They worry about what could go wrong in the future. Optimists see possibilities. They focus on what could go right in the future. Proactive people turn problems into possibilities. They give us reasons to be optimistic about the future.

🇵🇸 Man, these people are genuinely heroes. I’m ashamed that i’ve ever felt ungrateful.

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The emotional journey of creating anything great goes through the dark swap of despair.