Wellbeing

02
Nov
From Burnout to Clarity: Dr. Hewitt’s Journey to Mental Health Advocacy

From Burnout to Clarity: Dr. Hewitt’s Journey to Mental Health Advocacy

Dr. Britney Hewitt is a colleague & classmate from optometry school. But she's more than just an optometrist—
3 min read
26
Oct
"If You Don’t Like the Weather, Just Wait 15 Minutes"

"If You Don’t Like the Weather, Just Wait 15 Minutes"

A few months ago, I was having lunch in Newfoundland, enjoying one of the best lobster rolls I’ve ever
2 min read
19
Oct
The Marine Corps' 70% Rule

The Marine Corps' 70% Rule

The Marine Corps has a decision-making tool called 70% rule: If you have ~70% of the information or resources you
2 min read
05
Oct
How a Silent Cello Inspired an Optometrist to Start a 3D Printing Business

How a Silent Cello Inspired an Optometrist to Start a 3D Printing Business

Dr. Vince Gao, a practicing optometrist, wasn’t trying to build a business. He just wanted to fix something. His
4 min read
28
Sep
Design Your Ideal Day

Design Your Ideal Day

When we imagine living our best life, we often picture big and exciting things: * Family Disney cruise * Living abroad for
3 min read
21
Sep
Burnout Isn't Always Obvious: 3 Clinical Signs

Burnout Isn't Always Obvious: 3 Clinical Signs

I was nine years into private practice when I felt something was off. Most days felt monotonous, and some days
3 min read
14
Sep
Slow Down, Or You’ll Miss Your Life: The "1-1-1" Rule

Slow Down, Or You’ll Miss Your Life: The "1-1-1" Rule

"The longer you are on the wrong train, the more expensive it is to get home." Most professionals
4 min read
24
Aug
You’re More Than Your Job: Start a Passion Project to Redefine Your Identity

You’re More Than Your Job: Start a Passion Project to Redefine Your Identity

To my fellow optometrists: Get out of the exam room! (At least sometimes.) When someone asks, “What do you do?
4 min read
17
Aug
Optometrist by Day, Tattoo Artist by Night

Optometrist by Day, Tattoo Artist by Night

Hastin is one of the most interesting people I know. He’s a great optometrist—smart, reliable, and trusted by
4 min read
10
Aug
"Not That Long Ago, This Was All I Ever Wanted."

"Not That Long Ago, This Was All I Ever Wanted."

It was 4:00 AM. Our month-old baby had been crying nonstop, and no matter what my wife and I
3 min read