The decisions that determine whether you thrive or just survive in medicine

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As clinicians, we’re taught to be tough. We learn to push through exhaustion, handle immense pressure, and manage anything that comes our way. That resilience is a strength, but it’s not the whole story. For years, as both a practicing physician and now as a chief wellness officer, I’ve seen that while individual strategies make a difference, they can’t fix systemic problems.