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Lessons from the Mountains
Life often runs at a fast pace—work, family, and endless responsibilities pulling in every direction. Yet in the quiet of the mountains, priorities come back into focus. The grandeur of the mountains offered a reminder that significance isn’t found in busyness, but in aligning life with what truly matters and making space for rest.
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Blind Spots: a book review about healthcare quality
This book review highlights Dr. Marty Makary’s exploration of how groupthink, tradition, and flawed assumptions have led medicine astray despite its many advances. Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic and broader medical history, the review praises Makary’s call for humility, open inquiry, and a renewed commitment to truth. Rather than discrediting medicine, the book challenges physicians to confront dogma and pursue evidence-based reform with integrity and courage.
Jul 12


A Night to Remember
Walter Lord’s A Night to Remember reveals Titanic’s tragedy—and reminds us to live with gratitude, resilience, and grace in life’s calm and storm.
May 15


Bad Therapy
Therapy today risks stunting resilience in children. Parents, not “experts,” are best suited to guide them to successful adulthood.
Jan 10


2024 Reading List
Recap of my 2024 reading list! Books sharpen the mind like exercise strengthens the body. Check out my top 5 picks—happy reading!
Dec 31, 2024


On Call
Dr. Fauci's memoir explores 50 years of medical history, from HIV/AIDS to COVID, with insights, successes, and controversies.
Dec 14, 2024


The Importance of Reading Old Books
Reading old books enriches the mind with timeless wisdom. Prioritize books of lasting value and proven worth.
Nov 29, 2024


Descriptions and Prescriptions
A review of Dr. Emlet's book about a biblical approach to understanding and treating mental health disorders.
Nov 24, 2024


The Longest Day
Seldom in the course of human events does one day, leave such an indelible mark as to permanently alter the course of history. On June...
Oct 31, 2024


The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel
On October 11, 1913, sailors on the Dutch steamer ship Coertzen noticed a curious object floating in the water at the mouth of the...
Jul 19, 2024


Mansfield's Book of Manly Men
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,...
Jul 9, 2024


Made For People
How many friends do you have? I'm not talking about how many connections you’ve made on Facebook or Instagram. And I’m not talking...
Jun 25, 2024


The Tech-Wise Family
Technology is everywhere. And in many ways, it seems to be as vital to modern life as it is ubiquitous. From the microwave to the...
May 19, 2024


Forever Strong
Some say that up to 80% of patients present to the emergency department with conditions that are a result of the decisions that they...
Apr 28, 2024


The Warrior Poet Way
What does it mean to be a man? This is a question that I have wrestled with pretty much since I began to wonder if I was actually that...
Feb 18, 2024


The Sea Wolves
The age of the Vikings - it was a time of conquest and exploration. It was a clash of civilizations that changed the course of history...
Feb 8, 2024


2023 Reading List
Reading is an important part of growing your mind. This is the list of books that I completed in 2023. It is a little shorter than...
Jan 29, 2024


The Comfort Crisis
We live a comfortable life, but that has not made life better. Embracing discomfort can help us recapture a vital part of being human.
Aug 31, 2023


Building a Second Brain
A second brain, then, is a place to keep, organize, and connect information that we encounter and help us be more creative and productive.
Jun 7, 2023


Man's Search for Meaning
How do you find meaning in life? Viktor Frankl explores the idea meaning in life as he shares his experience in Auschwitz.
May 4, 2023


Empire of the Summer Moon
American history is filled with stories the Native American Indians and the settlers. This book tells the story of the Comanche Indians.
Mar 18, 2023
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