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Journal Club 1-1-21

Here’s Journal Club 1/1/21! Every week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After filtering through the articles on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this week. Be safe and stay well! It’s hard to believe, but as we enter the new year, tax time is not that far away. In this post, […]

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Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Teddy Roosevelt famously said that Comparison is the Thief of Joy. And that thief can steal more than your joy. It can steal your riches, too. Today’s Classic is republished from The Physician Philosopher. You can see the original here. Enjoy! When your life happens in three to four year epochs until your early to mid thirties, […]

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Job A Versus Job B. A Tale of Two Jobs

Physician on FIRE shares a scenario: Job A is a demanding, location-specific job that pays very well. Job B is fun and location-independent with highly variable pay. Which would you choose? Today’s Classic is republished from Physician on FIRE. You can see the original here. Let’s compare two very different jobs. For simplicity’s sake, we’ll […]

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the importance of finding contentment today

The Importance of Finding Contentment Today

The Physician Philosopher discusses the importance of finding contentment today, instead of only focusing on what else needs to be achieved tomorrow. Here’s how the realization of being a “compassionate achiever” changed his mindset on being grateful for the present. Today’s Classic is republished from Physician Philosopher. You can see the original here. Enjoy! My […]

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A person holding a jar full of money. This image is featured in the blog post titled, "Will more money make me happier?" written by The Physician Philosopher and featured on the Passive Income, M.D. blog.

Will More Money Make Me Happier?

I’m sure you’ve heard of the saying, “Money can’t buy happiness.” The Physician Philosopher takes it a step further and studies the question, “Will more money make me happier?” Well, only to a certain extent. Take a look at what he has to say about money and contentment. Today’s Classic is republished from The Physician […]

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Pictured are three stacks of coins that are depicted as if they are baby plants just sprouting from the ground. Achieving financial freedom begins with planting the seeds of passive income channels and watching them grow. This image is featured on the Passive Income MD blog titled, "Achieving Financial Freedom as a Physician is Simple, but Not Easy."

Achieving Financial Freedom as a Physician is Simple, but Not Easy

Achieving financial freedom has been on my mind since my second year as a young attending. It was about that time when I realized that, while I might make a good income as an anesthesiologist, it would never allow me to truly be in control of my time. The moment I stopped showing up for […]

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Why My Broke Side Hustle is Better Than Your Main Hustle

As the old saying goes, money doesn’t buy happiness. The Physician Philosopher might agree when it comes to side hustles versus main hustles. Read on to learn how side hustles, even if they aren’t making you a ton of money or any money at all, can positively contribute to your happiness in other ways. Today’s […]

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We Are Often Frugal, But Rarely Cheap

We Are Often Frugal, But Rarely Cheap

When you are setting up your budget for the first time, or even altering your current budget to prepare for your financial freedom, you will need to reevaluate a few of your expenses. So, this begs the question: what kind of savings is frugal savings, and what is just plain cheap? The Physician on FIRE […]

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The Power of Saying No: What Barry Sanders Taught Me

Have you ever felt taken advantage of during your medical career? You might have put in those extra hours of training, done above and beyond what was expected of you, however, you were left with nothing to show for it. In this post by The Physician Philosopher, we talk about the difficulties of saying no, […]

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Physician on Fire Declare Financial Freedom

Make Your Declaration of Financial Independence

Do you feel chained down by your bills, financial obligations, and time clock? Don’t worry, we did too. Everyone who has ever done anything has started out where you are today: the beginning. Maybe you have no plan just yet, or maybe you are floating around the idea of changing your life. All it takes […]

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