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Author: Marco Propersi

The Autotelic Emergency Physician

In the fall of 2014, while working overnight in the emergency department at a community hospital in NJ, a patient (let’s call him John) presented with ACE inhibitor angioedema. At first glance, his lips were swollen, but his tongue and ...

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Gone in 120 Seconds!

By the time you finish reading this post, you could have completed most items on your daily to-do list. It’s surprising how many tasks can be completed in under 2 minutes once the next action is clarified.

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SHOOTING AZIMUTHS

Shooting azimuths is a critical skill required for accurate land navigation in foreign territory. The steps involved are simple: Ascend to the tallest nearby point with a compass in hand. Select a landmark in the distance. Recalibrate your route toward ...

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Put an End to Procrastination

When I first met Eric, I liked him immediately. I remember thinking: “Here’s a guy who has it all figured out.” At 33 years old, he rapidly ascended the academic ranks and was already applying for a residency program director ...

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Wake Up In Beast Mode

What do Warren Buffet, Tim Cook, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Jack Dorsey have in common? They are all highly successful people with a penchant for rising early. Two additional people I find incredibly motivating, Jocko Willink and Eric Thomas, ...

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