SCOTT'S THOUGHTS
Failure is a Catalyst for Innovation
Have you ever been afraid to take a step of faith because you were worried you might fail? Have you ever hesitated because you didn’t want to make a mistake? I certainly have. ...more
September 18, 2022•3 min read
Developing Grit & Resilience
Recently, I’ve been thinking about what motivates a person to persevere in the face of struggle. ...more
September 18, 2022•4 min read
Life After Rehab: My Path to Maintaining Sobriety
The day I was discharged from rehab for my alcoholism, my drug and alcohol counselor, Bill, predicted my long-term recovery had a 10% chance of success. The discharge summary he wrote listed my outloo... ...more
September 18, 2022•4 min read
Second Chances Late in Life
Paul shifted in his chair, looking dejected and full of defeat. He was an applicant for the upcoming Physician Assistant (PA) class, but his chances of acceptance didn’t look too good. I was on the ad... ...more
September 18, 2022•3 min read
How to Bounce Back from Failures
"You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down.”—Mary Pickford ...more
September 16, 2022•4 min read
How to Practice Daily Affirmations
A daily affirmation is a positive statement about what you plan and expect to accomplish. ...more
September 16, 2022•2 min read
From Disabled to Distinguished
I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when I was only twenty-seven. ...more
September 16, 2022•4 min read
Insights to Sobriety
Next month, I’ll be celebrating nineteen years of sobriety. ...more
September 16, 2022•2 min read
Learning to Pivot
Being able to pivot and embrace change is an important skill in our rapidly changing world. ...more
September 16, 2022•2 min read
Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis
I was 27 when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. At that time, I didn’t realize the impact this disease would have on my life. The disease was relentless and attacked every joint in my body. I... ...more
September 16, 2022•2 min read
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
When I entered my PhD program at the age of thirty-nine, I knew my classmates would soon recognize. ...more
September 16, 2022•2 min read
New Year, New Goals
It’s the first Monday of the new year—have you set any resolutions? ...more
September 16, 2022•3 min read
The Power of One Decision
The year was 1972. The Beatles had just broken up, the best TV shows (in my opinion) were The Walton’s and Kung Fu, and most of us guys had hair growing down to our shoulders. For most, it’s just anot... ...more
September 16, 2022•3 min read
The Power of Failure
If you want to be successful, you must learn how to fail. Though most people only want to talk about their accomplishments, every successful person has experienced failure along the way. Mistakes and ... ...more
September 16, 2022•2 min read
How to Strengthen Your Resolve
When I finally decided to stop drinking after thirty years of being an alcoholic, it was only the first step of a lifelong journey. Remaining sober for almost two decades has required me to maintain a... ...more
September 16, 2022•2 min read
The Benefits of Gratitude
While going on my daily morning walk the other day, I was filled with gratitude about the wonder around me. ...more
September 16, 2022•2 min read
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