Sir can you have another video about your medical journey but longer? Like a 1 hr video or 40 mins i'm down to listen 😩. Will help us students who are ignorant and have no connections aside from influencers like you! That would be great thank you so much
I’m a surgeon. Been working in the O.R. for 45 yrs. I listened to your presentation with interest. I won’t be around to hear it, but I’m curious how you’ll feel when you hit 50 or 60 years old, if you last that long. Spoiler….there is no top of the mountain, if you’ve chosen wisely. Your goals keep changing. Good luck.
These are some of the wisest words I’ve ever heard, thank you for taking the time to listen and share your thoughts. You’ve made an immeasurably great impact on us all
I love how he actually learns and knows so much, but still really radiates humble and genuine kindness.. please keep up the good work! Idk why I just found your channel by now, but it‘s so inspiring!
I think that’s one of the most, maybe even the most inspiring video I ever watched. Just the last 5 minutes when you were talking about happiness were just amazing! I want to be a doctor one day and I’m working hard for it but I think to enjoy the journey is so important. I love this video! Thank you!
My daughter is in med school and this is her life, I cannot fathom what she's going through at times, this vlog made me. Thank you for sharing, doc. And you are such a great storyteller, your voice is soothing as well.
I can kinda relate to the “everyone else is moving on” thing. I started school when I was 24, not for medicine but radiology tech. I wanted to get the best grades I could get on all my prerequisites so I could get accepted into the course with out having to retake any prerequisites. While none of my friends went to school, they are all married and what seems to have moved on. I have an additional two years left in my schooling before I graduate. I say all this because if you’re going to school to better yourself as a person then by all means go for it. Don’t do it for a title or “it’s because what we do” because the time it takes and the amount of effort will be grueling for you.. And your friends won’t understand but that’s ok, when you graduate and are able to make an appropriate living with out the help of mom or dad. Not there’s anything wrong with that but it’s a liberating feeling. When your married friends are struggling to make ends meet, then they’ll understand why you chose to better yourself now. rather then later
Your story made me realize my own vulnerabilities. It just makes me feel more inspired to be able to listen someone else’s story with all the tiny details that transpire what it truly feels like to be human. I find it cathartic.
Hey man this was a really great video, very real and intimate, I cried a few times haha. Really authentic insight into your world and career path and growth as a person. You have a lot of dedication and drive and have reflected deeply on aspects of your development. One of your best yet, keep em coming.
Hey man, that means a lot. Making this was very therapeutic for me, and if it was able to help you and others gain some insight into your own lives as well then totally worth it. Appreciate the love
I am 23 now soon to be 24 and I'm gonna start my job at 28 as a doctor❤ hey it's never too late to make your dreams come true. Dear people in the comments, please never give up and work for yourself
Thanks for dedicating your life to helping others, you are going to be very busy soon so don’t forget to enjoy lol. Study hard, make an impact, and pass it forward :)
"having good grades isn't enough to get into medical school" I totally agree with that u gotta continue working hard, I became a doctor 2 years ago and I'm still studying for the speciality
"Calculus, general physics, and organic chemistry are useless courses as a physician." Those courses are the ones I'm struggling with heavily and the reason why I feel like I won't become a physician 😑
"Organic Chemistry Tutor" on youtube saved my life for that class. Highly recommend, I am sure there are options for calc and physics too but I am only familiar enough to recommend the Organic Chemistry Tutor.
Those difficult subjects are not meant for you to use it , but they test how hard you can study . You do not need to be very smart but you need to work really hard in medical school.
This video really motivated me to pursue my dream of becoming a physician even though I’m already 29 years old and a Dad now. Still have to climb that mountain for 10 years LOL. Just me and my nearly impossible dream. Good video content doctor. Keep uploading more! Keep inspiring!
I find it insane when being a doctor is someone’s first job. Then again I’m 31 and attending medical school at 32, since I didn’t attend college until age 29. I’ve had a dozen jobs when I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. I’m always unsure if my being older helps or hinders my journey to medical school and eventually becoming a doctor.
10:09 omg you just scarred me for life and now I'm forever scared that will happen to me, I had no idea this could happen. Holy crap my heart literally dropped and my eyes bulged when I saw that. Shivering in my boots, literally.
@@KoiAcademy Thanks, Mike! I'm still experimenting though, I might change it again. By the way, this video is one of the best I've seen this year! Totally feel you, I've never used Calculus 1, 2, 3, 4, or any of the other subjects I took in Engineering school until now! Also growing up Asian to falling in love with study to not being overjoyed when you achieve something, this is so relatable. With that being said, I'm actually considering going back to (Med) School. It has always been my first love. (I missed a couple of marks back then, so I have to go to Engineering school instead, haha) I know it'll just be another mountain to climb, but I enjoy bouldering and I'm a mountain person! Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing journey and valuable lesson!
4L takeaways: *It's so weird (and inspiring of course) seeing so many RUclipsrs reaching their goals and upon their reflections, a running theme that I had internalised was the simple premise of "enjoying the journey" + "it doesn't really matter which mountain you choose to climb, just focus on climbing" + When things become predictable, you may begin to lose a sense of accomplishment. I recently sat an exam and for the first time in my academic career, I came out feeling like I achieved the grade I wanted. But because I had put in hours of work and sacrificed majority of my social life to achieve it, I was emotionless at the expected outcome. However, when I got a grade lower than expected, a sense of urgency would kick in and suddenly I felt more emotional as I had a challenging goal with an unpredictable outcome to work towards. When I felt emotional was when I felt focused on climbing. So though I'm very grateful for delayed gratification, I'm definitely going through the phase of enjoying the things you're currently doing (e.g. learning how to learn!) + You guys are so young and have so much potential to grow! Thanks once again for being role models in the medical community : ))
Thanks for taking the time to share your story too, it means a lot to be able to connect with like-minded people here. It’s great that you were able to set your mind to a task and follow it through, even though it caused you to sacrifice on social and life momentarily, it demonstrated to us that you have the willpower. Love hearing about it, thanks for taking the time 🙏
Really captivating and inspiring story. I almost shed a tear just listening, imagining the hardships, sacrifices, and emotions you felt during this journey. Really motivating, congrats on your achievements, wish you the best!
Such an honest video!I am coming back from my covid shift. I look at most of my friends who took engineering and how they get to spend time with family, do what they like and explore new things in life and here I am dreaming to have a proper 8 hour sleep but hey !thank God I am alive 😭 -med student -
Wow man !!! very well said!! its crazy how we are always chasing the next test or thing and we lost track of the actual journey. but when we look back that's what we remember and what bring a smile to our face. beautifully said my dude!!
I'm not a med student and have never planned to be one lol so I wasn't initially interested in this video. Now I'm so glad that I watched it! I'm a 2nd year Biomedical Engineering student. I've been really struggling in college/still figuring out how to learn and I'm uncertain about my future after graduation, but I do really love the material. It just meant a lot to hear that it's okay to just enjoy the process
Weirdly, that made me emotional. You have such a nice way of telling what is in your head ( which I’m lack of). Thanks a lot for these wonderful minutes. sending my best wishes to you from a medical student, Saudi Arabia.
Wow, this video made me emotional and I wasn't expecting that. I never thought about how hard the stories in the life of a med student can be. Wanting to get into med school myself, this video has really made me appreciate doctors more than I already did, of course the video also scared me a decent amount because I'm thinking about all the sad encounters and hardships this life comes with, but it motivates me to think that these hardships make it all the more fulfilling when it pays off after being there for someone who needs your help when no one else, not even their family, can help them. Thank you so much for the insight.
I'm so happy you included that Soul clip. It was my favorite scene. Especially the part afterwards when the lady told him about the fish analogy. Anyway, I'm a final year medical student myself and I love your videos. You guys really inspire me. Thank you :)
As someone who has always hated school! Becoming a doctor to me isn't about spending time learning, it's building an arsenal of knowledge to hopefully help someone!
Been watching your channel for a minute now. You are a massive inspiration! I'm an electrical engineering major in my 2nd year. Mentally draining journey so far, but your channel gives me hope.
This was incredibly heartwarming to hear. I sincerely appreciate you kindly sharing your journey thus far. I am very glad I clicked and watched through this whole video because I am finishing graduate school in Applied Statistics and realized my passion comes from the theoretical aspects and sharing my knowledge and learning with others. I realized about a year ago that my passions come from learning daily. Whether it ties to my job or not. And of course, tackling challenges - rock-climbing, weightlifting/powerlifting, skydiving, chess, Rubik's cube - there is so much to try. I don't want my life to be centralized and fixated upon solely enjoying my career. I felt that was the message you are unintentionally verbalizing. Rather, you want to progressively learn (as you mentioned "keep climbing"). That is what I hope for. I have a fear of the unknown with the industry of statistics, but I hope to keep learning and growing in theory and applications related to Math and Statistics and utilize my knowledge to help others. You also gave me an idea on possibly concocting my own RUclips channel on learning to learn and becoming a better critical thinker with theory and applications starting with Discrete Math/tying it into life. Thank you again. I loved the content and effort you put into your video.
This warmed my heart to watch and connect with you more. If you were near, I would hug you. Amazing. Inspiring. Heartfelt. Honest. Thank you for sharing.
I did a year of residency but quit due to circumstances in the hospital I was working fueled by the pandemic. I can relate with what you said about how the more difficult cases gave us more confidence in managing patients. The high of learning and saving lives is really fulfilling. I'm currently doing community work as a GP and is still contemplating if I will go back for residency. Thank you for sharing your journey. The desire to learn more was again ignited in me. Will definitely go back to residency training,
Thank you, i don't feel as much anxiety anymore, now i'm just excited for what's to come, i'm 17 and i just started tbilisi state medical university in Georgia, honestly with the amount of workload we have i just felt sick all the time, but you made me realise that if you approach studying with a better mindset it becomes much easier and more interesting instead of being stressful, also all my life i didn't really prioritize my social life ,because i thought it wasn't as important, i've been so focused on getting here i lost track of a lot of things, but now i think that social life is what get's us through our hardships in life, it's what makes life worth living. Thank you for this video, truly ♥️
You and your brother are such huge inspirations to me, you struggle with a lot of the same things, love the same things, and have the same goals as me. You achieved them. You did it. I can too. Thank you.
randomly stumbled upon this video and I'm glad I watched it! I'm a new grad nurse. I recently got my dream job at my dream hospital and I totally relate to what you said when you get to the top of the mountain. I just had that moment where I was wondering "so...what's next?". It's kind of like an empty feeling after you finished a great show or a book. But like you said the passion for learning is still there. I'm learning everyday at my new job and looking forward to learn more about different specialties in the future. Also thinking about teaching so who know I may go back to school for another degree in the future. I'm glad that I wasnt the only one who had that "empty" feeling when your dream is fulfilled. Definitely gonna enjoy and appreciate the journey in my future mountains climbing!
This video slapped me awake on thinking for myself instead of getting forced into medicine by my asian parents. This insightful information really has brought my ambition back. How could I thank you enough....🥺
I’m starting my first attending job in a few days on the same timeline as you. When you spoke about the impact of the pandemic on our training it made me really emotional. It’s not an easy experience to explain. Stay safe ✌🏾
Thank you for this summary of your medicine journey. Being a high schooler who is also thinking about pursuing this career, I have gained a sense of direction from this video. I may also experience all of these stories one day, not long from now, and I feel excited for that. Wish me good luck! Hope you have a great doctor journey lying ahead.
This is one of the best RUclips videos i have ever seen. No kidding, i always tought "inspirational" videos were cheesy and just rich people flexing. But you were really honest and sincere about everything you said. Really enjoyed this video and that soul analogy as well 😀👍
So many things I could say. So I'll say that it was a blessing to find your channel and watch this video. Your accreditations and humility are a perfect blend, inspiring. It's the same desire for learning that has propelled me in my career in technology, medicine, and life as well. Very glad I found your channel and hope you continue to do great things while enjoying the journey. Be blessed and be well.
Amazing video! I am a medical student and more than relating I actually learnt a lot! Gonna change somethings now 😀. Thanks for normalising drs learning buisness( Where I come from it , they think it's a crazy combination) . Also thank you for those amazing experience.Thank you. Taking the time to tell the world what you learnt is amazing🎉🔥.
Thanks for taking the time to watch, it was a long video but if it gave you even a little bit of insight into your own work then that makes me happy and it was worth it!
Omg the part where you say that you haven’t used Orgo, Physics and Calc knowledge after college and those are just the classes that I’m taking. With the difference that I think Organic is super cool, one of my favorite classes so far.
Probably first video I watched from beginning to end without skipping one second. Amazing video, great story. Just applied to dental school so hoping to have a story to tell one day!
Wow this video was just amazing. It’s crazy how motivated you are to learn. Managing the rigours of a medical degree course is difficult enough, but the fact you also took a business degree course blew my mind. I’m starting medical school next month after so many years of hard work in school and this has really motivated me but more importantly, opened my eyes to the struggles of the long journey of becoming a doctor. Thank you Doctor Mike.
Wow, what a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing your story, I really enjoyed that. I can relate to everything you said about enjoying the journey to the top, rather than fixating on reaching the top!
I've watched hundreds of these pre-med type videos... This is the best one. Best composed. Best theme throughout. Just so good. Right in the feels. For real.
Hello, you’re doing an amazing job! I’m sure you will do great. I got my first job ever as a speech language pathologist at 25 and here I am at 27! Thanks for sharing your story!!
I just started my nursing school at the age of 30. I have been living in Finland and trying to figure out my happy trail. However I don’t get it there so I aim for new nursing program so it will help to have more opportunities in different countries than here. Your video has many interesting points based on your life experiences through study and work. 3.5 years to go then hopefully I can relocate my work and career path.
You have no idea how less alone this video and others like it made me feel. Although I cant believe I didn't discover this channel sooner, I am so glad I did now at a time I feel as though I needed it the most. Thank you for all that you two do and you have my full support!
At 23:30 it reminds me of this quote: "The loneliest moment in life is when you have just experienced that which you thought would deliver the ultimate, and it has just let you down." ~Ravi Zacharias
Honestly, thank you...I value your insight and what you learned in reflecting on your journey. It has given me the opportunity to reframe my current perceptions as I near the end of my Ph.D. program. Sending you positive energy!
Iam a first year nursing student and your video has really inspired me through these tough times.I really be wishing to pass these years of courses just soon as possible and not able to see the things that are allowing me to learn and small happiness around me .it just really it me when you said you didn’t felt the epic happiness when you Reached the destination and it’s the moment of those happiness and and experiences along the journey that’s counts.thank you Doctor your story was worth watching and changed my perspective of life 🤍🙏🏻sending you light and abundance
I haven been watching the good doctors since season 1. Watching this video is just like hearing a real story from the good doctors. Newly discovered this channel. And respect to all doctors fighting covid !!!
I am starting school now at 26 and I honestly don't think I have it in me to be a doc. I know I can do it, but I also know how burnt out I would get before school even ends and that could literally kill me. I have a fast burnout rate so as of now I am going for nursing where I am hoping to have more options to make changes through out my career.
Understanding your boundaries is huge. Doing something that fits into your life is better than doing something that requires your life to fit around it
Great video- thanks for sharing your touching story. I’m going to forward this to my daughter who is currently an MS3. She graduated with bachelor’s in chemistry with a biology minor. I think she’ll find your chemistry opinion funny 😄
I'm a first year med student from Aus and this is the first video of this channel I've come across - thanks for sharing your vulnerabilities and your insights - as a learner, an Asian American, a doctor through COVID. your drive and passion is genuinely inspiring, and your story's a good reminder to keep everything in perspective. looking forward to see more of the medical and greater world through your eyes! congratulations for everything you've both achieved so far!
So glad you found us and welcome to the family! That means a lot coming from someone else in the struggle. Thanks for choosing to dedicate your life to helping others.
I not only love your story, I love your journey and your insight into your own situation after reflecting. A lot of this resonated heavy with me, I am in my final year of my MD after studying a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical science and a Master of Pharmacy followed by pharmacy internship and registration, and now I am in my 11th year of study. Being a student during the pandemic left holes in my learning experience which are going to be either obvious deficits during junior years or holes forever. Watching this video made me realise when residency starts, life should start. The pay check should cover what it needs, but ultimately used to enjoy life.
As an anxious 25 y/o reviewing for the bar exams during a pandemic, this video really hits home and made me trust and enjoy the process. Thank you for this! ❤️
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Sir can you have another video about your medical journey but longer? Like a 1 hr video or 40 mins i'm down to listen 😩. Will help us students who are ignorant and have no connections aside from influencers like you! That would be great thank you so much
I’m a surgeon. Been working in the O.R. for 45 yrs. I listened to your presentation with interest. I won’t be around to hear it, but I’m curious how you’ll feel when you hit 50 or 60 years old, if you last that long. Spoiler….there is no top of the mountain, if you’ve chosen wisely. Your goals keep changing. Good luck.
These are some of the wisest words I’ve ever heard, thank you for taking the time to listen and share your thoughts. You’ve made an immeasurably great impact on us all
I love how he actually learns and knows so much, but still really radiates humble and genuine kindness..
please keep up the good work! Idk why I just found your channel by now, but it‘s so inspiring!
Appreciate you taking the time, glad you found us!
watched it all through, really good story telling..
Thanks for being here :)
I think that’s one of the most, maybe even the most inspiring video I ever watched. Just the last 5 minutes when you were talking about happiness were just amazing! I want to be a doctor one day and I’m working hard for it but I think to enjoy the journey is so important. I love this video! Thank you!
Wow if my little story is enough to inspire you to become a good doctor it was all worth it. Thanks for taking the time :)
My daughter is in med school and this is her life, I cannot fathom what she's going through at times, this vlog made me. Thank you for sharing, doc. And you are such a great storyteller, your voice is soothing as well.
how’s it going for her :)
I can kinda relate to the “everyone else is moving on” thing. I started school when I was 24, not for medicine but radiology tech. I wanted to get the best grades I could get on all my prerequisites so I could get accepted into the course with out having to retake any prerequisites. While none of my friends went to school, they are all married and what seems to have moved on. I have an additional two years left in my schooling before I graduate. I say all this because if you’re going to school to better yourself as a person then by all means go for it. Don’t do it for a title or “it’s because what we do” because the time it takes and the amount of effort will be grueling for you.. And your friends won’t understand but that’s ok, when you graduate and are able to make an appropriate living with out the help of mom or dad. Not there’s anything wrong with that but it’s a liberating feeling. When your married friends are struggling to make ends meet, then they’ll understand why you chose to better yourself now. rather then later
Success is not linear. 💯❤
Thanks man, that comment gave me some perspective. Goodluck in you're school you got this !
Thanks for this 🙏🏼
Thank you this is the kinda massage I need at the moment right now. Wish me all the best as I will soon start medUni.
@@sixtomartinez1968 We all experence something similar at one point or another in our lives! Thanks for the motivation, I'm doing my absolute best!!
doctors are seriously great legends!✨
you guys are my inspiration 😭 💯
Thank you so much for being here especially for your hour!
10 years of dedication, hard work, and sacrifice is no big deal when the passion is there!
Haha times flies when your having fun
Your story made me realize my own vulnerabilities. It just makes me feel more inspired to be able to listen someone else’s story with all the tiny details that transpire what it truly feels like to be human. I find it cathartic.
Wasn't expecting this video to turn into such a beautiful life lesson. Thank you!
Me neither lol thanks for watching
Hey man this was a really great video, very real and intimate, I cried a few times haha. Really authentic insight into your world and career path and growth as a person. You have a lot of dedication and drive and have reflected deeply on aspects of your development. One of your best yet, keep em coming.
Hey man, that means a lot. Making this was very therapeutic for me, and if it was able to help you and others gain some insight into your own lives as well then totally worth it. Appreciate the love
I am 23 now soon to be 24 and I'm gonna start my job at 28 as a doctor❤ hey it's never too late to make your dreams come true. Dear people in the comments, please never give up and work for yourself
Thanks for dedicating your life to helping others, you are going to be very busy soon so don’t forget to enjoy lol. Study hard, make an impact, and pass it forward :)
@@KoiAcademy thank you so much❤ take care and enjoy life🤗
"having good grades isn't enough to get into medical school" I totally agree with that u gotta continue working hard, I became a doctor 2 years ago and I'm still studying for the speciality
It never ends haha what specialty are you studying for?
Hahah yeah, I want cardiology 🥺💗
This is one of the best used 25minutes I have ever had on RUclips. Very encouraging and insightful.
Wow, thank you so much. It was such a privilege to watch this video. Thank you!
"Calculus, general physics, and organic chemistry are useless courses as a physician." Those courses are the ones I'm struggling with heavily and the reason why I feel like I won't become a physician 😑
"Organic Chemistry Tutor" on youtube saved my life for that class. Highly recommend, I am sure there are options for calc and physics too but I am only familiar enough to recommend the Organic Chemistry Tutor.
OrGo was my favorite class hahhaha
Those difficult subjects are not meant for you to use it , but they test how hard you can study . You do not need to be very smart but you need to work really hard in medical school.
I wouldn't say they are useless, but yeah I'd make the program a bit less difficult than that of those who have those subjects as major
This is because school courses are made by people that have no fucking clue what any job actually requires.
amazing to hear about the whole process
Hope you got a little insight, thanks for watching !
Hey you're the animedoro guy I remember you. I've watched plenty of your videos too!
This video really motivated me to pursue my dream of becoming a physician even though I’m already 29 years old and a Dad now. Still have to climb that mountain for 10 years LOL. Just me and my nearly impossible dream.
Good video content doctor. Keep uploading more!
Keep inspiring!
Brilliant! Keep going! Rooting for you!
Wow
Go for it!
Good luck, where there is will there is way
its not impossible , make it happen , u can do it
I find it insane when being a doctor is someone’s first job. Then again I’m 31 and attending medical school at 32, since I didn’t attend college until age 29. I’ve had a dozen jobs when I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. I’m always unsure if my being older helps or hinders my journey to medical school and eventually becoming a doctor.
age won't matter. You just need to put in the work. It won't be easy, but again age doesn't matter.
choppa
age doesn't matter! You'll definitely be a great doctor someday ^^
10:09 omg you just scarred me for life and now I'm forever scared that will happen to me, I had no idea this could happen. Holy crap my heart literally dropped and my eyes bulged when I saw that. Shivering in my boots, literally.
Currently pre med right now and this was everything I needed to hear. Thank you so much.
Keep going! You’ll make it with dedication
Same
You re not gonna make it. You will regret it. Please re read this twenty years later. I dare you. DOUBLE dog gone DARE you.
A Decade of DEDICATION! Can't wait for this, Mike!
hey haha love the newly branded you :)
@@KoiAcademy Thanks, Mike! I'm still experimenting though, I might change it again. By the way, this video is one of the best I've seen this year! Totally feel you, I've never used Calculus 1, 2, 3, 4, or any of the other subjects I took in Engineering school until now! Also growing up Asian to falling in love with study to not being overjoyed when you achieve something, this is so relatable. With that being said, I'm actually considering going back to (Med) School. It has always been my first love. (I missed a couple of marks back then, so I have to go to Engineering school instead, haha) I know it'll just be another mountain to climb, but I enjoy bouldering and I'm a mountain person! Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing journey and valuable lesson!
4L takeaways:
*It's so weird (and inspiring of course) seeing so many RUclipsrs reaching their goals and upon their reflections, a running theme that I had internalised was the simple premise of "enjoying the journey"
+ "it doesn't really matter which mountain you choose to climb, just focus on climbing"
+ When things become predictable, you may begin to lose a sense of accomplishment. I recently sat an exam and for the first time in my academic career, I came out feeling like I achieved the grade I wanted. But because I had put in hours of work and sacrificed majority of my social life to achieve it, I was emotionless at the expected outcome. However, when I got a grade lower than expected, a sense of urgency would kick in and suddenly I felt more emotional as I had a challenging goal with an unpredictable outcome to work towards. When I felt emotional was when I felt focused on climbing. So though I'm very grateful for delayed gratification, I'm definitely going through the phase of enjoying the things you're currently doing (e.g. learning how to learn!)
+ You guys are so young and have so much potential to grow! Thanks once again for being role models in the medical community : ))
Thanks for taking the time to share your story too, it means a lot to be able to connect with like-minded people here. It’s great that you were able to set your mind to a task and follow it through, even though it caused you to sacrifice on social and life momentarily, it demonstrated to us that you have the willpower. Love hearing about it, thanks for taking the time 🙏
Really captivating and inspiring story. I almost shed a tear just listening, imagining the hardships, sacrifices, and emotions you felt during this journey. Really motivating, congrats on your achievements, wish you the best!
Such an honest video!I am coming back from my covid shift. I look at most of my friends who took engineering and how they get to spend time with family, do what they like and explore new things in life and here I am dreaming to have a proper 8 hour sleep but hey !thank God I am alive 😭
-med student
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Wow man !!! very well said!! its crazy how we are always chasing the next test or thing and we lost track of the actual journey. but when we look back that's what we remember and what bring a smile to our face. beautifully said my dude!!
Thanks for taking the time man
I'm not a med student and have never planned to be one lol so I wasn't initially interested in this video. Now I'm so glad that I watched it!
I'm a 2nd year Biomedical Engineering student. I've been really struggling in college/still figuring out how to learn and I'm uncertain about my future after graduation, but I do really love the material. It just meant a lot to hear that it's okay to just enjoy the process
Getting you to share and getting to hear your story was what I was hoping for with this conversation. Thanks for taking the time
Hey I’m also
A biomedical engineering student in my senior year and also struggling about life. What’s on your mind?
Weirdly, that made me emotional. You have such a nice way of telling what is in your head ( which I’m lack of). Thanks a lot for these wonderful minutes. sending my best wishes to you from a medical student, Saudi Arabia.
Hearing you talk about your mom screaming with joy about your admittance made me cry. I can’t wait for the day I make my parents cry happy tears!
Wow, this video made me emotional and I wasn't expecting that. I never thought about how hard the stories in the life of a med student can be. Wanting to get into med school myself, this video has really made me appreciate doctors more than I already did, of course the video also scared me a decent amount because I'm thinking about all the sad encounters and hardships this life comes with, but it motivates me to think that these hardships make it all the more fulfilling when it pays off after being there for someone who needs your help when no one else, not even their family, can help them. Thank you so much for the insight.
I'm so happy you included that Soul clip. It was my favorite scene. Especially the part afterwards when the lady told him about the fish analogy. Anyway, I'm a final year medical student myself and I love your videos. You guys really inspire me. Thank you :)
Means a lot coming from someone who shares in the struggle, bless you for devoting your life to helping others
As someone who has always hated school! Becoming a doctor to me isn't about spending time learning, it's building an arsenal of knowledge to hopefully help someone!
Stooooopp this was the best and most inspiring video I watched. I laughed and cried.. good job. Don’t ever stop making videos.
Wow that means so much thank you 🥲
Been watching your channel for a minute now. You are a massive inspiration! I'm an electrical engineering major in my 2nd year. Mentally draining journey so far, but your channel gives me hope.
This was incredibly heartwarming to hear. I sincerely appreciate you kindly sharing your journey thus far. I am very glad I clicked and watched through this whole video because I am finishing graduate school in Applied Statistics and realized my passion comes from the theoretical aspects and sharing my knowledge and learning with others. I realized about a year ago that my passions come from learning daily. Whether it ties to my job or not. And of course, tackling challenges - rock-climbing, weightlifting/powerlifting, skydiving, chess, Rubik's cube - there is so much to try. I don't want my life to be centralized and fixated upon solely enjoying my career. I felt that was the message you are unintentionally verbalizing. Rather, you want to progressively learn (as you mentioned "keep climbing"). That is what I hope for. I have a fear of the unknown with the industry of statistics, but I hope to keep learning and growing in theory and applications related to Math and Statistics and utilize my knowledge to help others. You also gave me an idea on possibly concocting my own RUclips channel on learning to learn and becoming a better critical thinker with theory and applications starting with Discrete Math/tying it into life.
Thank you again. I loved the content and effort you put into your video.
This warmed my heart to watch and connect with you more. If you were near, I would hug you. Amazing. Inspiring. Heartfelt. Honest. Thank you for sharing.
I did a year of residency but quit due to circumstances in the hospital I was working fueled by the pandemic. I can relate with what you said about how the more difficult cases gave us more confidence in managing patients. The high of learning and saving lives is really fulfilling. I'm currently doing community work as a GP and is still contemplating if I will go back for residency. Thank you for sharing your journey. The desire to learn more was again ignited in me. Will definitely go back to residency training,
Great story! I’m currently a 4th year nursing student and yet there are so many things i want to learn in life! Keep inspiring and motivating people!
Thanks for watching and for all that you do
Thank you, i don't feel as much anxiety anymore, now i'm just excited for what's to come, i'm 17 and i just started tbilisi state medical university in Georgia, honestly with the amount of workload we have i just felt sick all the time, but you made me realise that if you approach studying with a better mindset it becomes much easier and more interesting instead of being stressful, also all my life i didn't really prioritize my social life ,because i thought it wasn't as important, i've been so focused on getting here i lost track of a lot of things, but now i think that social life is what get's us through our hardships in life, it's what makes life worth living. Thank you for this video, truly ♥️
You and your brother are such huge inspirations to me, you struggle with a lot of the same things, love the same things, and have the same goals as me. You achieved them. You did it. I can too. Thank you.
This is absolute gold! 😌
This video gave me such a warm feeling with its honesty, kind humor, insightful stories and clever observations. Thank you.
randomly stumbled upon this video and I'm glad I watched it! I'm a new grad nurse. I recently got my dream job at my dream hospital and I totally relate to what you said when you get to the top of the mountain. I just had that moment where I was wondering "so...what's next?". It's kind of like an empty feeling after you finished a great show or a book. But like you said the passion for learning is still there. I'm learning everyday at my new job and looking forward to learn more about different specialties in the future. Also thinking about teaching so who know I may go back to school for another degree in the future. I'm glad that I wasnt the only one who had that "empty" feeling when your dream is fulfilled. Definitely gonna enjoy and appreciate the journey in my future mountains climbing!
One of the most inspiring videos I have ever watched. The take away message is enjoy the journey.
This video slapped me awake on thinking for myself instead of getting forced into medicine by my asian parents. This insightful information really has brought my ambition back. How could I thank you enough....🥺
So happy that it moved you, live your life for you not for anyone else
Grateful to have watched your video. Thx for making it 🙏🏼
Thanks for taking the time
Thank you for this vlog. Very very informative for me. Am starting internship soon, hope I enjoy the journey. I love to learn too.
Enjoyed your video, helps me explain to friends why I’ve love being an SP the past 20 years here in North Ohio!
That last sentence was very impactful 💯 good video my friend 🙌
Idk why this video has less than 100k views, this was just amazing.
Great work Mike (or Matty idk tbh)
I’m starting my first attending job in a few days on the same timeline as you. When you spoke about the impact of the pandemic on our training it made me really emotional. It’s not an easy experience to explain. Stay safe ✌🏾
Thank you for this summary of your medicine journey. Being a high schooler who is also thinking about pursuing this career, I have gained a sense of direction from this video. I may also experience all of these stories one day, not long from now, and I feel excited for that. Wish me good luck! Hope you have a great doctor journey lying ahead.
As a nurse I really respect doctors. The amount of schooling and sacrifice you guys put into your craft is impressive.
This is one of the best RUclips videos i have ever seen. No kidding, i always tought "inspirational" videos were cheesy and just rich people flexing. But you were really honest and sincere about everything you said. Really enjoyed this video and that soul analogy as well 😀👍
well, this video was amazing, i'm going to save it to rewatch many times
This is probably the best video I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing your experience with us :)
This means so much, thanks for listening
So many things I could say. So I'll say that it was a blessing to find your channel and watch this video. Your accreditations and humility are a perfect blend, inspiring. It's the same desire for learning that has propelled me in my career in technology, medicine, and life as well. Very glad I found your channel and hope you continue to do great things while enjoying the journey. Be blessed and be well.
Wow appreciate the love and bless you for kind words
Amazing video! I am a medical student and more than relating I actually learnt a lot! Gonna change somethings now 😀.
Thanks for normalising drs learning buisness( Where I come from it , they think it's a crazy combination) .
Also thank you for those amazing experience.Thank you. Taking the time to tell the world what you learnt is amazing🎉🔥.
Thanks for taking the time to watch, it was a long video but if it gave you even a little bit of insight into your own work then that makes me happy and it was worth it!
Love this video, definitely appreciate the insight. My favourite video from the channel so far tbh
Haha thanks man and so happy to hear from you hope you’ve been good
Omg the part where you say that you haven’t used Orgo, Physics and Calc knowledge after college and those are just the classes that I’m taking. With the difference that I think Organic is super cool, one of my favorite classes so far.
Amazing video, thank you for this beautiful story.
Bro I really love this video. The quality the little jokes the relaxing lofi in the back ground. Truly tops
Thanks for taking the time means a lot
Probably first video I watched from beginning to end without skipping one second. Amazing video, great story. Just applied to dental school so hoping to have a story to tell one day!
Wow this video was just amazing. It’s crazy how motivated you are to learn. Managing the rigours of a medical degree course is difficult enough, but the fact you also took a business degree course blew my mind. I’m starting medical school next month after so many years of hard work in school and this has really motivated me but more importantly, opened my eyes to the struggles of the long journey of becoming a doctor. Thank you Doctor Mike.
That’s amazing thanks for dedicating yourself to helping others, there’s so much to learn in and around medicine, wish you all the best
It's definitely the journey :) Thank you for your love for learning and dedication! Always inspiring and always uplifting!
And thanks for all your encouragement for so long!
Wow, what a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing your story, I really enjoyed that. I can relate to everything you said about enjoying the journey to the top, rather than fixating on reaching the top!
Thanks for taking the time to watch! Good luck on your RUclips journey, enjoy the small wins :)
I've watched hundreds of these pre-med type videos... This is the best one. Best composed. Best theme throughout. Just so good. Right in the feels. For real.
Love your mindset. I’m the same way about learning.
not even a medical student but this video has helped shift my point of view on certain aspects of life. great video
Hello, you’re doing an amazing job! I’m sure you will do great. I got my first job ever as a speech language pathologist at 25 and here I am at 27! Thanks for sharing your story!!
Thanks for watching and sharing the love!
I just started my nursing school at the age of 30. I have been living in Finland and trying to figure out my happy trail. However I don’t get it there so I aim for new nursing program so it will help to have more opportunities in different countries than here. Your video has many interesting points based on your life experiences through study and work.
3.5 years to go then hopefully I can relocate my work and career path.
You have no idea how less alone this video and others like it made me feel. Although I cant believe I didn't discover this channel sooner, I am so glad I did now at a time I feel as though I needed it the most. Thank you for all that you two do and you have my full support!
So glad you found us and you are def not alone we’re here for you!
Thank you for sharing!! This was very inspirational to me.
thanks for watching!
This is exactly the motivation I need right now to preserve through A&P II. I just need to focus on climbing... thank you!!
At 23:30 it reminds me of this quote: "The loneliest moment in life is when you have just experienced that which you thought would deliver the ultimate, and it has just let you down." ~Ravi Zacharias
Honestly, thank you...I value your insight and what you learned in reflecting on your journey. It has given me the opportunity to reframe my current perceptions as I near the end of my Ph.D. program. Sending you positive energy!
Thanks for watching, means a lot and appreciate the love!
Iam a first year nursing student and your video has really inspired me through these tough times.I really be wishing to pass these years of courses just soon as possible and not able to see the things that are allowing me to learn and small happiness around me .it just really it me when you said you didn’t felt the epic happiness when you Reached the destination and it’s the moment of those happiness and and experiences along the journey that’s counts.thank you Doctor your story was worth watching and changed my perspective of life 🤍🙏🏻sending you light and abundance
Inspired me to reflect on my own journey! Great video!
So happy to hear, that makes it all worth it !
gosh that image creeped into my soul, it's too disturbing it triggered my Trypophobia i honestly can't delete it from my mind😭
This has become one of my most favorite videos i've ever watched. Thank you so much for inspiring me to enjoy the journey and not postpone happiness!
I haven been watching the good doctors since season 1. Watching this video is just like hearing a real story from the good doctors. Newly discovered this channel. And respect to all doctors fighting covid !!!
Glad you found us :)
@@KoiAcademy look fwd to yr next decade
I am starting school now at 26 and I honestly don't think I have it in me to be a doc. I know I can do it, but I also know how burnt out I would get before school even ends and that could literally kill me. I have a fast burnout rate so as of now I am going for nursing where I am hoping to have more options to make changes through out my career.
Understanding your boundaries is huge. Doing something that fits into your life is better than doing something that requires your life to fit around it
Finally! A premiere video 😀💯💯 See you on the Live Chat Mike and Matty haha
Haha see you there my friend 🔥
Great video- thanks for sharing your touching story. I’m going to forward this to my daughter who is currently an MS3. She graduated with bachelor’s in chemistry with a biology minor. I think she’ll find your chemistry opinion funny 😄
Wow, this was awesome. ❤️
congratulations man, you might've heard this a lot but like I really really mean it
Appreciate the love 🙏
I'm a first year med student from Aus and this is the first video of this channel I've come across - thanks for sharing your vulnerabilities and your insights - as a learner, an Asian American, a doctor through COVID. your drive and passion is genuinely inspiring, and your story's a good reminder to keep everything in perspective. looking forward to see more of the medical and greater world through your eyes! congratulations for everything you've both achieved so far!
So glad you found us and welcome to the family! That means a lot coming from someone else in the struggle. Thanks for choosing to dedicate your life to helping others.
Mike, this is the most inspiring and insightful video i've ever seen. Bravo!
Always having an amazing contents guys … You always motivate us. Keep the outstanding job 👍🏽
Hey thanks man glad to have you with us !
I not only love your story, I love your journey and your insight into your own situation after reflecting. A lot of this resonated heavy with me, I am in my final year of my MD after studying a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical science and a Master of Pharmacy followed by pharmacy internship and registration, and now I am in my 11th year of study. Being a student during the pandemic left holes in my learning experience which are going to be either obvious deficits during junior years or holes forever. Watching this video made me realise when residency starts, life should start. The pay check should cover what it needs, but ultimately used to enjoy life.
I liked and followed in full support of your story.
great video. thank you for sharing this with all of us who still are in the climb on this field
Thank you so much i needed this. Im going to climb that mountain to become a chef and im going to enjoy every minute of it thanks to your video😁😁😁😁
24:40 "the happiness and fulfillment was right in front of my face the whole time" sheesh well said
This was really really really well
Done
i appreciate all the hard work which you have put in to make this video...... it was amazing (love from IN)
I played this at 2x speed so its actually his entire degree in 12.5 minutes
Watching med school lectures at home be like
Thank you so much for this video. Truly heartwarming and inspiring
As an anxious 25 y/o reviewing for the bar exams during a pandemic, this video really hits home and made me trust and enjoy the process. Thank you for this! ❤️
I remember preparing for the bar exam. Good luck!
I love your storytelling !