Have you ever felt like your daily work goes unnoticed or wondered whether it really matters? The answer to this arrived for me observing ants. I’ve always been fascinated by ants. As a kid, I remember watching them march in and out of their little anthills with crumbs overhead. Last summer, on a trip to Costa Rica, I had the opportunity to see leafcutter ants in nature. This took the anthill experience to a new level. I was blown away by their organized march. The size of the leaf...

Do you ever catch yourself waiting for someone else to tell you you’re doing a good job? Maybe it shows up like this: Checking your email more than you want to admit, hoping for positive feedback. Feeling anxious until someone responds with “Great work!” or “You’re amazing.” Signing up for another course or certification because you don’t feel like you quite measure up yet. Scrolling social media, wondering if your post didn’t get enough likes, comments, or engagement. Saying “yes” to things...

If you’re a physician looking for a position at a health system or practice, you are probably prepared with a pile of questions related...