Golf, Grit, and Growth: How My Hobbies Keep Me Sharp in Business and Life
Why Hobbies Matter More Than People Think Over the years, I’ve worn a lot of titles—surgeon, CEO, philanthropist, husband, father—but there’s another set of titles I’m equally proud of: golfer, tennis player, cyclist, and painter. These aren’t just hobbies I pick up when there’s “extra time” (because let’s be honest, there’s never truly extra time). […]
Building Dreams from the Ground Up: Lessons from Homes, Hospitals, and Hope
The First Big Build There’s something about building something with your own hands—or at least your own vision—that leaves a lasting mark on your life. My first big personal project wasn’t a hospital, or even a medical facility. It was my own home. I set out to design and construct a 10,000-square-foot home, and while […]
The Power of Black Excellence: My Family’s Story of Faith, Grit, and Academic Legacy
A Legacy Built on Faith and Hard Work When I reflect on my journey and the path my family has taken, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and pride. I come from a family where excellence was not just a goal, but a way of life. My parents were both firm believers in the power of […]
Health and Hustle: Staying Fit and Focused in Your 60s and Beyond
Staying Active Through the Seasons of Life As I’ve moved into my 60s, I’ve found that maintaining physical health has become more important than ever. When I was younger, it was easy to take my body for granted. I was busy with medical school, residency, and building a medical practice. But as I transitioned into […]
Golf, Grit, and God: Staying Grounded While Reaching Higher
Finding Balance in a Busy Life Life has taken me down many roads—medicine, law, business, and humanitarian work. At times, it’s been intense, with long hours in surgery, running a private practice, building a law firm with my wife, raising children, and traveling overseas for mission work. But through it all, three things have kept […]
Vision Beyond Borders: Designing Hospitals for Underserved Communities Worldwide
Where the Dream Began The vision to build hospitals around the world didn’t come to me in a boardroom or from reading a book. It came from being on the ground, face to face with people who had no access to basic healthcare. I was a young doctor when I first traveled to Southeast Asia […]