Money DOE$ Buy Happiness!? [New Research]
Certain studies regarding wealth and wellbeing are often misquoted. Here are the facts, backed by new research, describing the relationship of money and happiness.
Personal Finances as a Student
Learning how to manage one’s finances is a rite of passage for most students. Here we share digestible, high-yield concepts in personal finances from a student’s perspective.
Atomic Habits – Book Summary (Part 2)
Part 2 of our book review on Atomic Habits by James Clear, which presents digestible and actionable steps to form good habits and break bad ones.
How to Stick to Your Schedule (& Get More Done)
Schedules aren’t restrictive. Instead, I’d argue that they are a key ingredient in living the life you want to live. Rather than being swayed by emotional impulses, you can plan and execute the day you want. Here we dive into 7 steps in sticking to your schedule, to live more productively & with more enjoyment.
Doctor vs Engineer vs Business | How to Choose a Career
Is becoming a doctor and pursuing a career in medicine the right fit for you? I was heavily considering alternate careers in business and engineering when I was in college. Here’s my take on the pros and cons, and how I ultimately decided which career was the best fit.
When Breath Becomes Air: Book Summary and Reflection
The captivating story of a talented surgeon who was taken too early by cancer. Here I share my thoughts on this remarkable book and how it helps us ponder the question, what is the meaning of life?
7 Ways to Maximize Your 20’s
Your 20’s are an amazing time filled with great opportunity but also significant responsibility. Here are my 7 tips to maximize the efficiency, productivity, happiness, and well-being you derive from this all-important decade.
Do Stimulants Like Adderall and Ritalin Help Students?
Stimulants such as Adderall or Ritalin have been increasingly used in recent years by students who are eager to get better grades. In this post, I’ll cover the science behind stimulants and whether or not they help students in school.
5 Secrets to Summer Success for Pre-Med Students
Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, but pre-meds should also use summer break to get a leg up on strengthening their application. Here are 5 keys in spending your summer wisely in way that maximizes both rejuvenation as well as the impact on your medical school application.
Lessons in Medical School Study Strategies
This medical student describes his journey from starting medical school with poor study strategies and feeling like he was drowning, to learning a few simple yet fundamental active study strategies that completely transformed his grades, performance, and outlook.