“Get in the habit of having good habits.”
John ‘Tarp’ Tarpley ― Emeritus General Surgery Program Director, Vanderbilt University
Read Story“Get in the habit of having good habits.”
John ‘Tarp’ Tarpley ― Emeritus General Surgery Program Director, Vanderbilt University
Just like it says—get in the habit of having good habits. Tarp always encourages us to practice our ‘surgical devotions’ daily by reading from a surgical text for at least 30 minutes, among other things.
“Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them — work, family, health, friends and spirit and you’re keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls — family, health, friends, and spirit — are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.”
Brian Dyson ― Businessman
Prioritize your life. Don’t lose focus of the most important aspects in life.
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Grandmother
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“Wash your face and get a good nights’ sleep.”
Mother
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“Wear sunscreen.”
Mother
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