As the year wraps up, I have been looking back at my goals and predictions from previous years. I found this piece from last year and thought it was worth sharing again. I hope you’ll enjoy it! I’m not a New Year’s Resolution person. I have never been able to keep any resolutions past February,… Read More
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Are you standing in the pantry?
I love to eat. It’s probably my favorite thing to do. Deep down, I believe there are few situations that can’t be improved by a snack. Celebrating? Mourning? Nervous? Bored? Let’s get a menu! For me, food is a social and emotional swiss army knife. Obviously, this has some drawbacks that I have to manage…. Read More
Good decisions are underappreciated
It’s not hard to appreciate a bad decision. “I should not have given that client my cell phone number” “I should not have used the cheapest electrician I could possibly find” “I should not have eaten that shrimp appetizer” Bad decisions stand out because of the obvious and painful consequences they bring. Good decisions, by contrast, are… Read More
Why you’re not getting opportunities
If you think you’re not getting opportunities in your career or life, this might be the reason why. For those of you who have never worked inside a veterinary clinic, let me tell you how appointments work. First, a pet owner requests an appointment by phone or online. Then, they tell the clinic WHY they… Read More
Gambling in (and on) Vet Medicine
Career and wellness advice from professional gamblers I’ve never been a gambler. I did however go through a period where I was traveling to Las Vegas pretty regularly for veterinary stuff, and I would play blackjack when I arrived. I think I felt like gambling was required when staying in a casino, and I wouldn’t… Read More
Experience and Hard Decisions
A note for anyone who is trying to make a tough decision or going through a hard time Someone recently asked me how to make hard decisions. “How do you know when to give up on a marriage or a complicated family relationship? When should you quit the job you’ve had for a decade or… Read More