1- We can look back at our past with disappointment and shame, or choose to embrace our past with gratitude. This optic allows us to see our future, with grace or fear.

2- I have met people who have a myopic view of the world; unfortunately, they cannot see the world through any other lens than their own.

3- It took adulthood to embrace my past struggles and pains; those are a part of who I am, and I am proud to own those struggles

4- It takes great wisdom to bring chaos and confusion and convert them to order and clairvoyance.

5- I am not very attracted to women who love or resemble Honey Boo Boo’s mama.

6- I have finally learned to connect words with my feelings and now better understand humanity.

7- The most essential superpower as a cardiologist is to be able to compartmentalize your emotions during your patient’s sudden death, to think quickly, clearly, and decisively, and to execute your next steps to bring them back to life.

8- Sometimes in life, expectations may be the most significant breeding ground for disappointments.

9- In the corporate and academic worlds, many leaders still fail to understand that giving public praise may be far more important than giving a raise.

10- There were many times during my career development when I felt like I traveled alone. I did so frequently that I became comfortable being uncomfortable. I was never in despair because I was not driven by my ego; I was driven by the need to do well for my patients and humanity.