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The Renaissance Surgeon
The Renaissance person does not limit his or her pursuit of knowledge to one area or even to one discipline. In this space, I share experiences, perspectives and reflections, which the philosopher in all of us might find worth perusal.
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6 Lessons From Opioid-Free Surgery You Can Apply to Your Life
It’s been nearly two years since I prescribed opioid medication to any patient under 25 years of age after doing their anterior cruciate...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Feb 26, 20234 min read
What You Can Learn From a Child's Mindset
As I stepped outside into the pre-dawn winter morning, I set my course for a cafe named ‘First Tracks,’ the establishment which offered...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Feb 21, 20235 min read
High Performance at Any Age: How to Reframe Your Thoughts About Performance Over Time
When I went for my training run this morning, I knew I could not hit the pace that I had marked out on my training plan. My legs just...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Feb 11, 20233 min read
5 Mental Techniques to Improve Performance
Here are five ideas on how to harness the power of your mind to accomplish what you want and tap into your potential. Feed the...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Feb 3, 20233 min read
10 Hacks to Trigger Flow States
“Champions work hard in training and work easy in the competition.” - Lanny Basham One way to improve performance and enjoyment for any...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Jan 27, 20233 min read
Do You Have a Peak Performance Mindset?
Embracing a peak performance mindset will elevate your achievement in any area. Specific mental training tools and techniques will help...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Jan 22, 20234 min read
What Dr. King Means to Me
When I think about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I ponder what he means to me: a white, male, American living in 2023. ...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Jan 16, 20234 min read
Don't Set Realistic Goals This Year
“Being what most people think is realistic is only a way of justifying negative thinking.” - Bob Rotella, How Champions Think We need...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Jan 6, 20233 min read
The Best Books I Read in 2022
Growing up, my siblings and I used to exchange Christmas gifts each year. We would do it on Christmas Eve, after returning from the...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Dec 30, 20227 min read
Take a Short Walk After a Meal to Control Your Blood Sugar
When I opened the app for my continuous glucose monitor (CGM) one morning, I got the following message “Don’t rely on the G6 app for...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Dec 23, 20224 min read
Dear Carbohydrates, Are You My Friends? Or Are You Silently Killing Me?
I love carbs, and I can’t say they haven’t served me well over the years. But are they shortening my life without my knowing it? I feel...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Dec 16, 20224 min read
How to Work With an Injury
No one likes to get shut down. The entrepreneur trying to run a hospitality sector business in a pandemic, the reveler at the bar at the...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Dec 9, 20224 min read
The Key to Reversing the Aging Process
There is no escape from our ultimate decline and death. The sooner we accept and embrace that reality, the more free we are to live life...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Dec 2, 20223 min read
How Your Wearable Tech is Holding You Back
I love data. And I love technology. But they are tools meant to serve us, not the other way around. The ability of technology to...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Nov 25, 20223 min read
10 Ways I Practice Movement Without Exercising
When most people think of movement, they think of exercise. Almost everyone acknowledges that exercise is good for us. After all, it’s...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Nov 18, 20224 min read
Barefoot-Curious: Is Your Footwear Making Your Feet Weak?
I am not, by any means, a minimalist footwear runner. If anything, quite the opposite. I often wear orthotics, the insoles that you can...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Nov 11, 20225 min read
How I Returned to Marathon Training After COVID-19
I was starting to think that I was completely immune to COVID-19. Early on, I was grateful to get my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Nov 4, 20225 min read
Faculty Spotlight: Strength and Conditioning for the Endurance Athlete with Marissa Feldberg
Do you know that you need to incorporate resistance training into your program but lack direction on the approach? Endurance athletes are...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Can We Cancel Halloween?
Can we cancel Halloween? This is a question that my wife and I are constantly asking each other these days, as the sugar-soaked holiday...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Oct 28, 20225 min read
Can CBD Enhance Recovery?
Can cannabidiol (CBD) help you perform better or recover faster? The evidence isn’t there yet to say definitively, but research is...
The Renaissance Surgeon
Oct 21, 20224 min read
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