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Summary:
I share five lessons that shaped an unexpected path—from physician-scientist to entrepreneur, Ironman triathlete, podcaster, and ranch/inn owner—and how you can use the same principles to build a life you didn’t plan but absolutely love.

What you’ll learn:

Why it’s smart to seek counsel—but essential to trust your own judgment.
How pairing medicine and business created a career at the intersection of evidence, incentives, and impact.
A simple way to identify your superpower (and your kryptonite) so you can build the right team around you.
The “big picture → incremental steps” approach that carried me from daily core work to marathons to Ironman.
How to move forward when you don’t have a master plan—just take the next best step.
The power of focusing on strengths and designing work (and life) around what you do best.
Why my podcast exists: translating rigorous evidence into accessible, agenda-free guidance.

Key moments:

Choosing medicine vs. business—and discovering it was never either/or.
Reframing a PhD: deliver peer-reviewed papers, not a door-stop dissertation.
From “don’t look old” to four full Ironmans and 15 70.3s—one step at a time.
Building Madrone Springs Ranch by following curiosity, not a 10-year plan.
Accepting getting "older": prioritize durability and finishing over speed.
The “Chief Beauty Officer” principle—surround yourself with complementary strengths.
Why I launched Live Long & Well: evidence first, no hype, no conflicts.

Takeaways:

Ask for advice, but trust yourself.
Know your superpower—and your kryptonite.
If you have a vision, work backward into small, consistent steps.
If you don’t, take the next best step and let the path reveal itself.
Build your life around what you’re genuinely good at.

Try this this week:

Write down one decision where your gut disagrees with the chorus—what is it telling you?
Make two columns: strengths and weaknesses. Identify one task to delegate or drop.
Pick one small step that moves your long-term vision—or your curiosity—forward.

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