Quick question: When was the last time you felt truly energized by your work? If you can't remember, you're not alone. And if you’re up at 3am staring at the ceiling, wondering how it came to this but not sure what to do next—it’s not just you. There's a reason why traditional career advice fails healthcare professionals spectacularly—and it has everything to do with the unique psychology of highly-trained providers and the complex web of identity, calling, and purpose that makes a decision about whether to stay in medicine or not so paralyzing. Let me explain…

If you can't remember, you're not alone. And if you’re up at 3am staring at the ceiling, wondering how it came to this but not sure what to do next—it’s not just you.

There's a reason why traditional career advice fails healthcare professionals spectacularly—and it has everything to do with the unique psychology of highly-trained providers and the complex web of identity, calling, and purpose that makes a decision about whether to stay in medicine or not so paralyzing.

Let me explain...