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Tribal Leadership- A Book You Need to Read!!
If you haven’t read the book Tribal Leadership you should stop what you’re doing and go order a copy now. No, wait. First you should finish reading this article. Then you should go order a copy, or...
View ArticleThe Magic of Masterminds
I’ve just spent four amazing days at a mastermind retreat in Tucson. In addition to eating great food and enjoying the company of great friends, I was working on improving the services I offer my...
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Who Is Your Ideal Client (and Why Should You Care)?
I’ve spent a lot of time over the past year trying to identify who my “Ideal Client” is. The ideal client is that person, or group of people, you are most likely and able to help with your business’s...
View ArticleThis Is My Story (and I’m Sticking To It!)
Last week I had dinner with my good friend Hector. He’s been an ER doc even longer than I have. Hector actually hired me for my first ER job right out of residency. He was one of my earliest mentors,...
View ArticleClowning in Guatemala with Patch Adams
I’ve spent the last week in Guatemala City, volunteering with Patch Adams and a group of twenty other people from several different countries. Other than Patch I’m the only physician in the group, and...
View ArticleThe World Belongs To Those Who See Its Potential
I was rushing through the Vancouver airport last Wednesday when a poster caught my eye. It said, “The World Belongs To Those Who See Its Potential.” This seemed like such a powerful statement to be up...
View ArticleAre You Ready to Die?
If you were in the emergency room and I was your doctor, and I told you that you were dying—soon—what would you feel? Stop reading this now and close your eyes for a moment, and allow yourself to feel...
View ArticleThe Universe is Ready to Assist You. Are You Ready to Recieve It?
When you decide to do something and are truly committed to it, the universe comes to your aid. There are forces at work that most of us don’t truly understand, but should be aware of, so we can...
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A Tribute to One of My Role Models
My son, Eric, is leaving for a year to study abroad in Santiago, Chile, in less than two weeks. He’s excited and a bit nervous. He’s nervous about being in a foreign city, far away from what he knows...
View ArticleAre you a Master of Change or a Victim of Change?
You’ve been working hard for a long time. Pretty much as long as you can remember. Now all that hard work is paying off, right? You have a job you absolutely love, you’re making loads of money, you...
View ArticleAre you ready?
If you were in the emergency room and I was your doctor, and I told you that you were dying—soon—what would you feel? I encourage you to stop reading this now and close your eyes, just for a few...
View ArticleStruggling is a choice
In my previous life as an emergency physician, my career revolved around saving lives and relieving suffering. I had great job security, because there are always people needing saving and relief from...
View ArticleJack Fell Down….
The following is a story I wrote a few years back, when I was still practicing as an ER doctor. Clearly, the palliative care/hospice perspective was coming through even then. Last night I helped a...
View ArticleShining Light to Eliminate the Shadows
I am awed by the strength of the human spirit as I watch my patients and their families deal with the challenges and the messiness that life has placed on their path. Husbands, wives, sons, daughters,...
View ArticleTurning a Vision into Reality (thanks Dad)
A couple of moths ago I launched my new medical practice. The vision for the practice has been developing within me for many years, though I finally got up the nerve to make it happen after my dad...
View ArticleThere Are Alternatives to Nursing Homes
My mother made me promise that I would never force her to live in a nursing home. Years before, she made the same promise to her mother. I grew up with the perception that nursing homes are sad,...
View ArticleA Peaceful End to an Amazing Life
My patient Albert died a few days ago. He was 62, and left behind a beautiful wife, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. It was my honor and privilege to help guide and support Albert and his family during...
View ArticleSaying Goodbye to a Dear Friend
Three and a half years ago my family said goodbye to a dear friend. Our 15 year-old golden retriever-lab mix, Haole, had been in declining health for about a year. He was having trouble walking, and...
View ArticleMessengers From The Afterlife
My mom died in June 2014. I still miss her terribly. I believe she is in a better place now- a place with no limitations and no pain- a place where she is embraced and infused with love and light. But...
View ArticleTalk With Your Loved Ones Now About What You Want Or Don’t Want- While You...
I was recently involved in a case that demonstrated how critically important it is to talk with your loved ones about what you would (or wouldn’t) want if you became ill or injured and couldn’t make...
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