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You can do it your way. And it can workout well for you. (Despite what others say). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was told dozens of times (by very smart people) that a career in medicine wouldn’t be compatible with my personal dreams. Those dreams included havin
If you had all the money in the world 💸💸💸💸would you still work? Would you still be at your current job? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Someone asked me these questions today and my answer was a resounding ‘Yes!’ I am a super nerd when it comes to startups&
Remember, you always have a choice in every situation. You can choose to walk away. And you can also choose to react differently. The mind is your most powerful tool— use it to make the best decisions possible. And remember that growth is alway
We met when I was 23 and he was 28. I was a 2nd year medical student at UCLA. He was a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. We were introduced through mutual friends and started chatting on AIM (Do you remember the AOL instant messenger days or was
She said to me ‘I want to be a doctor too’. Then she ran to get her white coat and stethoscope. It was the most precious thing. 💜 this sweet girl is finally starting preschool today and I’m feeling a huge mix of emotions as I send
Tap twice if you Agree. Humility is one of the greatest character traits. And I’d argue that it is often one that leads to fulfillment. The more humble you are, the more grateful you are— the more fulfilled you are. It’s an upward s
Last night’s sunset was unreal— the kind that fills your soul. I soaked up this peanut during golden hour. Can’t believe she’s about to be 9 months old already. 😭 if you’ve been watching my stories, you know that we&rsq
We Are NOT OK. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Friends, can we talk about something? I want you to know that if you’re struggling right now because of distance learning/childcare/pandemic related responsibilities, you are not alone. It’s ludicrous for society t
I happened upon this picture in my camera roll. A leisurely summer lunch at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo last summer— definitely a far cry from my current reality. Managing the zoom distance learning schedules of 2 kiddos while trying to work too.
Not the prettiest picture but my baby just started saying ‘MAMA’! 💜 Best feeling ever and I had to document this. But please don’t grow up too fast baby love. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The most beautiful moments aren’t the ones that show up p