This episode invites physicians to step back, clarify who they are as the “passenger,” define their destination, and intentionally choose (or create) the vehicle that will actually take them there.

Key Points Discussed:

• You are the passenger: career journeys only matter once you decide where you’re going.
• Vehicles (institutions, jobs, mentors, systems) are neutral—they simply go where they go.
• Defining your destination narrows your options and exposes misalignment.
• Frustration is not about a “bad” institution; it’s about being on the wrong plane.
• Physicians often try to force vehicles to change direction instead of choosing a better-aligned one.
• Sometimes no vehicle exists—and visionary physicians create a new path.
• Being “closer” to your destination expands options, even if the vehicle isn’t perfect.
• Career peace comes from clarity, not comfort, prestige, or tradition.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• LinkedIn for coaching inquiries

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