Faith, Fatigue, and the Future: A Doctor’s Never Ending Journey...

Before you finish reading this paragraph, your brain has already made a judgment about someone.  Their accent , their appearance , their profession, or the way they expressed an idea.  You did not consciously choose to judge — and that is exactly how unconscious bias works. Unconscious bias refers to the automatic assumptions and mental shortcuts our brains use to process the world quickly. These biases are shaped by culture, media, upbringing, education, and personal experiences. They exist everywhere — across countries, professions, and social systems . The uncomfortable truth is this: even kind, educated, well-intentioned people have unconscious bias. What matters is not pretending we don’t have it, but learning how to recognize and unlearn it. “We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are.” This article explores common examples of unconscious bias seen globally and practical ways anyone can overcome them. What Is Unconscious Bias?  Unconscious bias is not ...

Medical residency is one of the most demanding phases of a doctor’s life. Long hours, emotional exhaustion , sleep deprivation , and academic pressure are already overwhelming.  Addon office politics , and residency can start feeling like a psychological battlefield rather than a learning environment. This blog is a realistic, practical, and emotionally intelligent guide on how I faced office politics during my medical residency—without losing  sanity, confidence, or professional future. What Is Office Politics in Medical Residency?  Office politics refers to power dynamics , favoritism , hidden agendas , manipulation , and interpersonal conflicts that influence decisions beyond merit or performance. In medical residency, this may look like: - Favoritism by seniors or consultants  - Residents taking credit for others’ work  - Gossip and character assassination  - Being targeted for being "too quiet" or "too confident"  - Unequal workload distributi...

Understanding the mysterious inner workings of the human brain has been one of the most fascinating quests of science and philosophy.  In How to Create a Mind , The Secret of Human Thought Revealed, Ray Kurzweil offers a compelling theory of how the brain process information and how this understanding could help build intelligent machines that surpass — our own minds. I have tried to mention the key insights from Kurzweil’s book, connects them to other influential works on human cognition , and shows how these ideas apply to both personal and professional lives. 🌟 What " How to Create a Mind"   Is All About ? Ray Kurzweil’s How to Create a Mind blends neuroscience , artificial intelligence , and futurism to present a bold theory of human thoughts.  Kurzweil argues that the brain is fundamentally a pattern recognition machine, especially in the neocortex — the part responsible for higher-level thinking such as language, memory, and consciousness . According to Kurzwe...

Mastering the Mental Game in Surgery Surgery demands not only technical skills but also mental preparedness, attention to detail, and a calm, consistent mindset.  For students, residents, and fellows , developing a reliable mental script can make the difference between stress and surgical precision .  This skill should be learned as early as possible to have a structured approach to mental readiness before, during, and after surgery, based upon best practices in patient safety and operating room teamwork . Why a Mental Script Matters in Surgical Practice In high‑stakes environments such as the operating theatre , cognitive pressure can compromise decision‑making.  A mental script serves as a structured internal guide that enhances focus, reduces errors, and improves patient outcomes.  This is especially important where protocols like the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist prove that structured preparation significantly lowers surgical complications and mortality. ...

This blog explains how you can achieve financial freedom in your 30s without unrealistic promises, using systems that work globally. Why Your 30s Matter Financially Your 30s are the most powerful decade for building financial freedom , not because you Earn the most, but because time is still on your side. Many people believe financial freedom requires quitting jobs, risky investments, or viral side hustles .  In reality, most financially independent people make wealth quietly, while studying, training, or working a regular 9–5 job. “Financial freedom is not about having more money. It’s about needing less.” — Morgan Housel What Financial Freedom Really Means (And What It Doesn’t) Financial freedom does not mean: - Never working again - Becoming rich overnight - Living a luxury lifestyle Financial freedom does mean: - Your expenses are covered without stress - You have choices, not financial pressure - You can say no to toxic work - Your money works harder than you do According to...