20 Life Lessons from 25 years as a Heart Surgeon

In this reflective episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with 25 years of experience, shares 20 deeply personal lessons learned throughout his medical career and life. Framed as an evolving roadmap rather than a checklist. Dr. London emphasizes that growth comes through humility, listening, curiosity, and embracing change. Ultimately, he reminds us that while professional achievement matters, it’s the people we love—and how we care for ourselves and others—that define a meaningful life.

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Timestamps
00:00:00 Life Lessons from 25 Years as a Heart Surgeon
00:03:18 Persistence by Calvin Coolage
00:04:01 No One Escapes Death
00:09:44 True Value is Neither Easy Nor Fast
00:10:58 The Only Constant in Life is Change
00:12:18 Sponsor: Function
00:13:43 Ego is the Enemy
00:15:45 Starting is the Hardest
00:16:55 Hard Now, Easy Later
00:18:51 Consistency Breeds Progress
00:19:52 Listen to Your Body
00:21:05 The Work Doesn't Care
00:22:35 Sponsor: IM8
00:23:37 Listen More, Talk Less
00:24:33 Pursuit Over Goals
00:26:03 This Too Shall Pass
00:26:47 What If?
00:28:14 Character is Defined By Our Losses
00:28:40 Health is Wealth
00:30:34 Move Every Day
00:31:42 If You are The Smartest in the Room, You are in the Wrong Room
00:33:06 Friends, Family, and Loved Ones Are Most Important
00:33:50 Comment One Lesson Below
00:34:51 Thank You For Listening! Please Like & Subscribe or Leave a Review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts


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