My Nigerian mission so far has been a combination of trials and triumphs.
And especially with starting a new practice, you cannot do but encounter some tough challenges.
When I made the announcement,
Some people questioned my sanity
But the vast majority of you cheered me on
And offered support in a myriad of ways
I thank you!
But to be frank, as I prepared for the journey,
There were times when I questioned my decision
Especially since I didn’t pursue this mission because my surgical career wasn’t “working out.”
Rather it was quite the opposite.
I still loved and continue to love orthopaedic surgery
But I saw the potential to expand my life’s mission
The next few weeks after I landed in Lagos were all about…
Working 24/7,
Trying to figure it out,
Creating efficient systems,
Building a new network,
That has led to me to:
Consulting on my first group of patients
Performing my first group of surgeries
Starting the fellowship as planned with one surgeon for now
Developing a better understanding of practice here in Nigeria
Appreciating the things that work well, and those that need improvements
The result:
Patients that were previously debilitated who are now well on their path to recovery
The process has not been a walk in the park for my family and I.
It was & still is sometimes tough.
But I have already learned a lot.
And I have never felt more alive.
Through it all, I am more convinced than ever that
I am doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing.
And this is only the beginning.
When you’re passionate about something,
No matter how hard it gets,
You manage,
You survive,
You thrive.
This journey so far has taught me one thing:
You can only make great impact,
If your passion outweighs your need to quit.
I found a calling I genuinely cared about,
And it has truly helped to expand my mission.
That makes all the difference.
Do you prioritize money or passion?
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