I spent many years as a practicing physician and senior leader for a large health system and within digital health companies. One year ago, I took a terrifying leap toward my first love, writing. I now do some part time professional work, but my writing life is my focus, here on Substack but also with a novel in progress.
In making the change, I recall asking whether I could trust the universe to take care of me. I have my answer and it's a big yes! But not because I've seen success in the way I defined it in the past. My mornings are slow. I spend more time with my people. And I write. I am grateful. Thanks for asking, Miriam!
That sounds like a wonderful shift - and taking that step can be so scary. Trusting yourself (and the universe) is great way to start. And it sounds like you've found your path. Congratulations!
Miriam, I really enjoyed hearing more about the backstory behind your career and life transition. The takeaway is that you found a way to live your life on your terms and create the one you and your husband wanted.
I found it interesting when you shared that when you worked for the NFL that you weren't even really a sports fan. At one time, I really wanted to go into sports marketing being an avid fan of many sports and the opportunity came up to work with some of the top NYC teams when I was working for a major bank there. Of course my Manager at the time gave it to someone who had no background or interest in sports!
I can understand why that opportunity felt disappointing at the time. When something aligns with an interest we care about, it’s natural to imagine what might have been.
Interestingly, though, there’s very little about professional sports management that actually requires someone to be a fan. In my experience it was much more about business strategy, finance, and operations - much like any other large organization. In fact, we often recruited people who weren’t big sports fans because a fresh perspective and a bit of emotional distance was actually be an advantage when making decisions.
It’s funny how the reality behind the scenes can look quite different from what many of us imagine from the outside.
Ya - sigh. That must’ve been tough, especially when it felt like such a natural fit. But your perspective about passions and work is very true - passions and work don’t often intersect, do they? 🌟
I believe you are living the ultimate definition of success, Miriam. Your work sustains you and your family in all ways. And most importantly, it feeds your soul. Thank you for sharing your path to get here!
I am so happy you decided to hit send! I doubt I was the only one brought up to believe that wealth was the big goal in life and you are either successful attaining that or not. I continue to fail miserably at that. Your resume and experiences bursts that ridiculous balloon in a way that many others cannot. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful and powerful antidote to that old point of view.
Wow. Hopefully all this chillin' in the desert mountings helps to improve your memory. And give you the happiness you deserve! Or maybe al those brain cells have gone by the wayside. Either way, cheers!
One should always take the time to slow down and enjoy a belyy russkiy and good conversation. Because you never know when you'll be east bound and down.
I'm smiling for you, Miriam. I've done a similar thing myself in the past year. Still finding my way but not wavering in the least.
Oh how exciting, Carrie! Would love to hear more about your pivot and process - if you’d like to share. 🌟
I spent many years as a practicing physician and senior leader for a large health system and within digital health companies. One year ago, I took a terrifying leap toward my first love, writing. I now do some part time professional work, but my writing life is my focus, here on Substack but also with a novel in progress.
In making the change, I recall asking whether I could trust the universe to take care of me. I have my answer and it's a big yes! But not because I've seen success in the way I defined it in the past. My mornings are slow. I spend more time with my people. And I write. I am grateful. Thanks for asking, Miriam!
That sounds like a wonderful shift - and taking that step can be so scary. Trusting yourself (and the universe) is great way to start. And it sounds like you've found your path. Congratulations!
Miriam, I really enjoyed hearing more about the backstory behind your career and life transition. The takeaway is that you found a way to live your life on your terms and create the one you and your husband wanted.
I found it interesting when you shared that when you worked for the NFL that you weren't even really a sports fan. At one time, I really wanted to go into sports marketing being an avid fan of many sports and the opportunity came up to work with some of the top NYC teams when I was working for a major bank there. Of course my Manager at the time gave it to someone who had no background or interest in sports!
Thank you, Melanie - I really appreciate that.
I can understand why that opportunity felt disappointing at the time. When something aligns with an interest we care about, it’s natural to imagine what might have been.
Interestingly, though, there’s very little about professional sports management that actually requires someone to be a fan. In my experience it was much more about business strategy, finance, and operations - much like any other large organization. In fact, we often recruited people who weren’t big sports fans because a fresh perspective and a bit of emotional distance was actually be an advantage when making decisions.
It’s funny how the reality behind the scenes can look quite different from what many of us imagine from the outside.
I was dismayed because I had both the business side and the passion for it vs. the person who got it but so be it.
I learned over time that you rarely get to work on your passions in a day job (although at times you do) and typically have to pursue them elsewhere.
Ya - sigh. That must’ve been tough, especially when it felt like such a natural fit. But your perspective about passions and work is very true - passions and work don’t often intersect, do they? 🌟
I believe you are living the ultimate definition of success, Miriam. Your work sustains you and your family in all ways. And most importantly, it feeds your soul. Thank you for sharing your path to get here!
Ah, thank you dear Cathy! This was a big one, and hard to hit send on.
I am so happy you decided to hit send! I doubt I was the only one brought up to believe that wealth was the big goal in life and you are either successful attaining that or not. I continue to fail miserably at that. Your resume and experiences bursts that ridiculous balloon in a way that many others cannot. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful and powerful antidote to that old point of view.
Wow. Hopefully all this chillin' in the desert mountings helps to improve your memory. And give you the happiness you deserve! Or maybe al those brain cells have gone by the wayside. Either way, cheers!
One should always take the time to slow down and enjoy a belyy russkiy and good conversation. Because you never know when you'll be east bound and down.
Or hidin' in the desert sky. Could be Risky Business.