Learning a new language might feel like a luxury for busy professionals, but it’s one of the most rewarding decisions you can make. It sharpens memory, boosts focus, and enhances cultural empathy. As a medic, I once delayed learning German, but I’ve since realised how much future-me would have benefited. You're not too busy; you just need to start. Your brain, career and worldview will thank you.

In medical school, silence often felt safer than asking “silly” questions. But staying quiet cost me valuable learning moments. This post explores the power of speaking up, how curiosity builds confidence, and why asking questions now shapes you into a better doctor and advocate. If you're afraid to look lost, remember: growth begins where pride ends — and in 10 years, that question might be the one that changes everything.

Sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Studies show that poor sleep increases the risk of chronic illness and mental health issues, especially among healthcare workers. Dear medical student, your dreams matter, but so does your rest. So, SLEEP.

In medical school, I mastered histories but missed the stories. I focused so hard on exams that I overlooked the human beings behind the cases — their fears, families, and lives beyond the hospital walls. One day, a former patient called, not for treatment, but because they felt seen. Dear medical student: chase excellence, but never at the cost of compassion. See the bigger picture.