beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha Ep #107 - The best moments from beyond MD in 2025 (year in review)
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Dec 18, 2025 
Dr. Kieran Nair, a hospitalist from Vancouver, shares his transformative year-long sabbatical in the French Riviera. He discusses the importance of presence over productivity and how stepping away from burnout helped him reconnect with family. Nair emphasizes financial literacy and the choices that enabled his adventure, inspired by the book 'Die With Zero.' He also highlights the value of intentional living and prioritizing freedom, encouraging others to redefine their purpose beyond work.
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Choose Time Over Money
- Financial independence lets you choose how to prioritise time instead of being forced by income needs.
- Align daily actions with values beyond career to avoid identity loss when work ends.
A Father's Identity Gap After Retirement
- Mark shared his father's story who retired at 58 after selling a tile business and struggled deeply afterwards.
- The loss of work tied to identity left a void his father couldn't fill, with tragic consequences.
Pause And Reflect Regularly
- Stop regularly to reflect on values, likes, and dislikes to discover meaningful interests.
- Make space to discuss those values with loved ones so shared life choices align.