Most physicians are trained to manage what’s in front of them.

What we’re rarely taught is how to step far enough back to ask whether the direction itself still makes sense.

In this January Reset re-air, I’m bringing back my conversation with Dr. Neal Douglas, a family medicine physician at Heritage Family Medicine in Hood River, Oregon.

Dr. Douglas shares openly about building a successful career that slowly drifted out of alignment with his life, his family, and his values. His story isn’t about optimizing productivity — it’s about reordering priorities and designing a practice that supports the life he wants to be present for.

You’ll hear how creating a clear priority list reshaped not just his work, but his sense of fulfillment and sustainability as a physician. This episode pairs especially well with the January worksheet reflections on career direction, energy, and long-term alignment.

If you’ve been asking yourself whether your current path still fits, this conversation offers perspective without pressure.

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