beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha

Ep #102: Making the most of our biggest investment: how to find more joy and fulfillment with work

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Oct 23, 2025
Discover why some professionals thrive at work while others struggle. Engaging discussions reveal how social connections, focusing on processes, and embracing playfulness can enhance joy in daily tasks. Learn practical strategies, like gamifying work and setting boundaries, to regain control and spark fulfillment. Continuous growth through mentorship and new skills is highlighted as key to sustaining satisfaction. Reflect on what truly drives passion in your career and find actionable insights you can implement today.
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INSIGHT

Small Tweaks Beat Drastic Overhauls

  • Joy at work comes from how we engage day-to-day, not from a single drastic change.
  • Small, consistent tweaks to routine often increase the number of good workdays.
ANECDOTE

Four Doctors’ Motivations

  • Four mid-career physicians highlighted growth, mastery, depth, and service as motivators.
  • Their brief examples set the episode's themes for finding joy at work.
ADVICE

Prioritize Social Connection Daily

  • Do build social connection by learning team members' names and greeting them daily.
  • Do invite colleagues on short walks and collaborate to strengthen bonds and focus.
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