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About Dr. Michael Maddaus

In the professional realm, the rules of balance are ignored. “Optimizing” becomes endless. People end up treating themselves like machines. As a high performer, successful academic cardiothoracic surgeon, and lifelong rebel, Michael knew this as well as anyone.

Michael helps people navigate the boundary between the two. With proven habits and techniques to reconnect with one’s “personal operating system” and get back to living on their own terms — as their UNIQUE self.

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It Might Have Been Otherwise

It Might Have Been Otherwise

A lovely post about life and the poet Jane Kenyon arrived in my inbox today from the brilliant Maria Popova and her newsletter The Marginalian, and I had to share it with you. Maria writes: "The vital force of life is charged by the poles of holding on and

Live Like It's The Last Time

Live Like It's The Last Time

I came across this post from Sahil Bloom (fully reproduced below) in my inbox today and the story is so touching that I had to share it. Have a great day! The Ancient Greeks had two different words for time: Chronos was the idea of chronological, linear, quantitative time. That

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The Resilient Surgeon: Oliver Burkeman

The Resilient Surgeon: Oliver Burkeman

British journalist and best-selling author Oliver Burkeman discusses how we can make the most of our finite lives in a world of impossible demands and relentless distraction with better time management. Click here to learn more about Oliver Burkeman, his work, and his impact in the world.

The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Christopher M. Barnes

The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Christopher M. Barnes

Christopher M. Barnes is a professor of organizational behavior at the University of Washington. An expert on the impact of sleep deprivation, Dr. Barnes discusses the impact it has on leadership performance, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. Listeners also will learn about the concept of “social jetlag” and steps to take

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