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S7E15: Redefining Success in Medicine

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S7E15: Redefining Success in Medicine

Sep 09, 2024

Societal pressures often skew our understanding of success toward performance metrics, making it seem almost synonymous with external achievements. However, finding a personal definition of success that goes beyond external validation is essential for personal growth and overall well-being. True success involves aligning your values and passions with your goals.

In S7E15, Alizah and Austen engage in a thought-provoking conversation with fellow medical student Jacob Taylor about the evolving concept of success. Together, they reflect on their own goals and consider whether their pursuits genuinely fulfill them—or if they are merely climbing someone else’s mountain.

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