Ever wondered what it's like to draw parallels between the fast-paced world of professional basketball and the intricate journey to becoming a doctor? This episode invites you on an enlightening exploration of the shared lessons from both fields, inspired by none other than basketball legend LeBron James. His strategic career moves, dedication to his craft, and experiences with the Miami Heat serve as a blueprint for success in our discussion - not just for athletes, but for anyone navigating...

The LeBron James Effect: A Guide for Aspiring Doctors #393

Docs Outside the Box is a fusion of money, medicine, and pop culture. After paying off $662,000 in student loan debt, quitting their jobs, and launching 3 businesses, husband and wife, Drs. Nii and Renée Darko, have a lot to say about earning, saving, and investing your way to the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. These two docs parley about personal finance, careers, and the real world. Tune in for the gems. 

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Nii and Renée navigate the demands of careers that breed success addiction, particularly medicine. With candid discussions on the pressures to prioritize work over life and the generational shifts in work attitudes and approaches.Things to expect in this episode:Doing too much as a doctor.Striving to be the best in medicine and regrets.Justifying your existence in medicine.Addiction to success as a doctor.SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast...

Addiction to success as a Doctor and Regrets. #413 Part 2

Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee react to videos on social media of people asking about situations in their lives and if they are the a**holes for how they handled it.Things to expect in this episode:Are verbal agreements legally binding?Would you out your sibling to an inlaw?Are you obligated to fulfill a verbal promise made before a falling out in a relationship?SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Send us a message HERE!...

Reacting to Am I The A**hole situations. #413

As two physicians we're challenging the norms of homeownership, and why sometimes, renting may just be your golden ticket to freedom and flexibility.Renting or buying a house isn't just a simple checkbox; it's about understanding the impact on your life, your career, and your wallet.Things to expect in this episode:Why do a two physician household with no debt still rent and don't own a home.Dr.Nii's experience of owning a home & renting it out..Getting a property manager.Is success measu...

Why we rent and don't own a home as two doctors.#412

Things to expect in this episode:We’re in Denver, CO at the AACOM Educating Leaders Conference! We talk about our responses during the first-ever panel dedicated to Dr. Meta Christy, the first Black Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. We’re partnering with locumstory.com on a special campaign this year. We give you a brief rundown of the common questions that are answered on their platform.Dr. Renée recaps her answer on the panel about what medical school leaders need to know about pre-meds....

REPLAY: What medical leaders need to know about Pre-Meds

Things to expect in this episode:Renee talks about being post-call with OB.Does she prefer working as a locums or doing per diem workNii and Renee answer listener feedback/questions from text messagesNii & Renee share if they bought a new rental property with AwningNii & Renee help a pre-PA student decide if $275k of student loan debt is worth itWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partners...

The LeBron James Effect: A Guide for Aspiring Doctors #393

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