Tag Archives: Success

Is Life Worth Living?

Posted on 06/12/2020 by Jorge Medico

William James, when asked the question at the heart of philosophy, “Is life worth living?” responded with “Maybe. It depends on the liver.” He later elaborated that “Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the … Continue reading →

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Struggles of a First Year Medical Student

Posted on 05/31/2020 by Jorge Medico

Moving from Chicago to New Orleans was a culture shock. However, the change from my undergraduate university days to medical school proved to be an even bigger challenge. Until then, I had always been, if not first in my class, … Continue reading →

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68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice — Discover

Posted on 05/23/2020 by Jorge Medico

“Show up. Keep showing up. Somebody successful said: 99% of success is just showing up.” On his 68th birthday, Kevin Kelly shares 68 bits of wisdom. via 68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice — Discover

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Life is Unpredictable

Posted on 05/21/2020 by Jorge Medico

Life is filled with unpredictability. Events and circumstances move us in entirely different paths than we expect. The movie “Sliding Doors” provides a great allegory as how the simple act of getting on a subway train, or missing it because … Continue reading →

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High School Highlights

Posted on 05/15/2020 by Jorge Medico

Despite feeling that I was the odd man out throughout my high school years, I appreciate three special gifts I received during that time. The first was my freshman English teacher persuading me that I should join the school’s debate … Continue reading →

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Viral Times Produce Opportunities for Change

Posted on 04/11/2020 by Jorge Medico

April 11, 2020 10 AM – As of this time, the news is reporting 503,594 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the US, with 19,552 people having died of the disease. For those of you who read or have access to the … Continue reading →

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How Do You Measure Sucess?

Posted on 01/16/2011 by Jorge Medico

There is an old story about the Devil finding a group of young men playing with a ball, tossing it back and forth over a net. The Devil asks them, “So, who is winning?” The young men look puzzled – … Continue reading →

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