15 Hard Truths about Psychology and Life: 1.

The most enduring marker of success isn't wealth, fame, or power. It’s what we create and contribute to others. In the short run, status symbols capture attention. In the long run, achievement is judged by impact. The highest accomplishment is improving the lives of others.

Too many people recognize their opinions as feelings, but mistake their beliefs for facts. Closed minds hold truths to be self-evident. Open minds are willing to question even strongly held views. Lifelong learning requires the courage to challenge our own convictions.

I find the story of AI and radiology fascinating. Of course, Hinton's prediction was wrong* and tech advances don't automatically and straightforwardly cause job replacement — that's not the interesting part. Radiology has embraced AI enthusiastically, and the labor force is

Burnout is rarely a personal problem to manage. It's usually an organizational problem to solve. If multiple people are drained, it’s not in their heads—it’s in your culture and structure. Widespread exhaustion is a sign that people are being overworked and undersupported.

The best way to gain recognition is not to build a personal brand. It’s to create a portfolio of work. Branding emphasizes how you want to be seen. Creating highlights what you can contribute. Image shouldn't be the goal. It should be a byproduct of pursuing worthwhile goals.

What holds many people back from taking initiative is not laziness. It's fear. Inaction breeds rumination and feeds anxiety. Action builds momentum and fuels confidence. Some ideas won't work. Some people will say no. But in the long run, it's better to fail than to fail to

Wonderful experience presenting at ACG 2024 , thank you @uams_GIHep @UAMSintmedicine @MaugarMD @KeyurVyasMD @SumantInamdar @AmCollegeGastro

Thank you to Dr. V. Raman Muthusamy for giving an excellent presentation on the latest in management of Barrett’s Esophagus. #GutClub @uamshealth

Please join us for Gut Club October 17, 2024 from 6-8pm for our discussion on "Updates in Barrett's Esophagus" led by Dr. V. Raman Muthuswamy, MD. To RSVP: https://t.co/AtXPv0alul

Enjoyed a final and fantastic lecture from Dr. Dehmel on Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction. We will miss these fun and educational sessions. #UAMS #GI

“That’s the way we’ve always done it” is not a justification. It’s a lazy excuse for failing to evolve. Blind faith in traditions makes us prisoners of the past. Routines should be based on present value and future potential. A key to new growth is questioning old habits.

Narcissistic leaders are sore losers. They deny their failures and blame others for their foibles. Humble leaders are good sports. They accept defeat graciously and admit their mistakes. Great leaders are great learners. They strive to turn their shortcomings into strengths.

Here are some thoughts of mine on how to achieve BIG things during your career in medicine. Please retweet! #medicine #surgery #medschool #medtwitter #gitwitter #medicalschool #medicalstudent #MedicalStudents

What it’s like to be in healthcare right now: “We will pay you $2 for that pie” “But it costs me $4 in pie ingredients and $2 in human labor to make a pie. We need $6 to break even” “Sorry, we’ll only pay you $2 for that pie. We suggest you make many more pies that you also

Don’t mistake burnout for laziness. When people show a steady decline in effort and output, it’s often a sign of exhaustion. They don't need carrots and sticks to motivate them. They need people to demand less of them and provide more support to them.

Congratulations to Dr. Tellez-Avila and team on an amazing DDW presentation, “Effect of trimonthly meeting and email report of ADR, cecal intubation rate, and withdrawal time on personal and group quality measures in colonoscopy”. #DDW2024 #UAMS

Burnout is not a badge of honor. "I'm so stressed!" doesn't signal status. When people brag about being overwhelmed, they're seen as less capable and caring. They get less help—and drain their colleagues. The appropriate response to stress isn't to boast. It's to seek support.

People who love their work shouldn’t judge those who don’t. Enjoying a job is not a sign of virtue—it’s a mark of fit. Many people don’t have the luxury of finding their passion or the freedom to follow it. If you're lucky enough to like work, don't be smug. Be grateful.

Urging people to be positive doesn’t boost their resilience. It denies their reality. When times are tough, we don’t need good vibes only. We need a hand to keep us steady through all the vibrations. Strength doesn’t come from forced smiles. It comes from feeling supported.