Showing Up Everyday!! 👊👊

I can't believe that my first year of medical school is coming to a close. Three more weeks and 11 examinations until I can sleep in haha. These past nine months have been a rollercoaster ride and I've loved every minute of it. The highs have been incredible and the lows taught me more than I could ever ask for. If I had to sum up this year in one phrase, it would be "showing up and putting in the work." The moments I am most proud of are when my motivation has hit rock bottom and all I wanted to do was relax and hang out with my friends/family. Those were the days when I grew the most. Regardless of how drained or overwhelmed I felt, I never let it stop me from showing up and doing my best. It's comforting to know that no matter how bad things get, or how emotionally/physically/mentally drained I get, I will show up and grind my heart out. There is a certain level of pride attached to this, but more importantly, there is a deep level of control. I could have the kitchen sink and more thrown my way, but I promise you I'll show up each and every day. If a normal guy like myself can do this, then each one of you can as well! Keep pushing forward and one day you'll look back in disbelief at how far you have come!