Work Life Balance

12
Oct
Bears, Glasses, and the Heart of Rural Optometry

Bears, Glasses, and the Heart of Rural Optometry

Every time I travel for work, I think I’ve seen it all. But Newfoundland always surprises me. As a
3 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
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
31
Aug

We Launched a Podcast!

I'm not exaggerating when I say my blog transformed my life in the best ways: * Connection with a
1 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
03
Aug
Travel Optometrist's Snippets of Newfoundland

Travel Optometrist's Snippets of Newfoundland

At the time of writing, I’m in an oceanside cabin in Newfoundland. I’m here for a quick three-day
4 min read
27
Jul
Lesson About Work Happiness... From a Spartan Race

Lesson About Work Happiness... From a Spartan Race

Recently, I participated in a Spartan Race – 10km of mud, obstacles, and barbed wire. I climbed multiple ski hills, carried
3 min read
29
Jun
From Burnout to Blogging: One Year Later

From Burnout to Blogging: One Year Later

I remember watching a YouTube video about starting a blog. At the end of the video, it said, “Only 1
2 min read