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Relationships

You Can't Overlook This Common Relationship Problem

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on March 30, 2023

Whether it's a friendship, a romantic pairing, or a work colleague, there's definitely one mountain that may be way too high to surmount.

Whether it's a friendship, a romantic pairing, or a work colleague, there's definitely one mountain that may be way too high to surmount.

Career

This True Definition of Success Can Make You Happier

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on March 6, 2023

Many definitions of success seem too externally driven, relative to what's around you, and thus subject to change.

Many definitions of success seem too externally driven, relative to what's around you, and thus subject to change.

Relationships

One Sign That Someone Is Not Really Happy

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on March 5, 2023

Lots of people may claim that they are happy. But simply listening to what people tell you can be a bit like listening to what's said in a dating profile.

Lots of people may claim that they are happy. But simply listening to what people tell you can be a bit like listening to what's said in a dating profile.

Career

What Is 'Rage Applying?' When Should You Consider Doing It?

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on March 1, 2023

The term "rage applying" and the hashtag #rageapplying have been trending on social media. Is this something that you should consider doing?

The term "rage applying" and the hashtag #rageapplying have been trending on social media. Is this something that you should consider doing?

Relationships

The Real Thing to Look for in a Friend or Partner

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on February 24, 2023

Being "real" can help you have deeper and more meaningful relationships. Yet it's something that many people don't really do.

Being "real" can help you have deeper and more meaningful relationships. Yet it's something that many people don't really do.

Relationships

Staying in Relationships for Too Long? Here's How to Stop

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on February 20, 2023

Staying in the wrong relationship for too long can end up wasting time and keeping you from finding the relationship that works for you.

Staying in the wrong relationship for too long can end up wasting time and keeping you from finding the relationship that works for you.

Relationships

The One Consistent Thing to Look for in a Person

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on February 15, 2023

Our society doesn't celebrate consistency: It's "People's Sexiest Man Alive" not "People's Most Consistent Man Alive." Yet it's so important.

Our society doesn't celebrate consistency: It's "People's Sexiest Man Alive" not "People's Most Consistent Man Alive." Yet it's so important.

Relationships

7 Ways to Survive Valentine's Day When You Are Single

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on February 13, 2023

Even if you are happy being single every other day, Valentine's Day can make you question your singlehood. Here are seven suggestions on how to get past February 14.

Even if you are happy being single every other day, Valentine's Day can make you question your singlehood. Here are seven suggestions on how to get past February 14.

Attention

Decision Fatigue and What to Do About It

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 16, 2023

There are limits as to how many different decisions you should be making at a given time. Here are the dangers and how to prevent them.

There are limits as to how many different decisions you should be making at a given time. Here are the dangers and how to prevent them.

Sport and Competition

8 Ways to Sneak Exercise into Your Daily Routine

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 7, 2023

Too busy to exercise? Finding that your gym membership or exercise equipment is not going to use? Maybe it's time to rethink what you are doing each day.

Too busy to exercise? Finding that your gym membership or exercise equipment is not going to use? Maybe it's time to rethink what you are doing each day.

Procrastination

When Overwhelmed with Urgent Deadlines, Do This First

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 2, 2023

When you are feeling overwhelmed with urgent deadlines, the inclination can be to just barrel forward as quickly as possible. But is this really the best way to proceed?

When you are feeling overwhelmed with urgent deadlines, the inclination can be to just barrel forward as quickly as possible. But is this really the best way to proceed?

Relationships

Why You Should Call Your Friends Now for No Real Reason

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on December 26, 2022

Some people like to say that everything happens for a reason. But should that be the case with phone calls? Here's a simple way to build and maintain connections with others.

Some people like to say that everything happens for a reason. But should that be the case with phone calls? Here's a simple way to build and maintain connections with others.

Career

When Giving Up Is Good

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on September 19, 2022

When students ask me for advice, I often tell them to give up. Because after years of trying to meet expectations and find a career path, giving up changed my life for the better.

When students ask me for advice, I often tell them to give up. Because after years of trying to meet expectations and find a career path, giving up changed my life for the better.

Relationships

Why You Should Do a Friends Cleanse Periodically

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on September 12, 2022

There are a lot of different cleanses out there with lots of questionable claims. Here's one that will really help you feel refreshed with more time and energy.

There are a lot of different cleanses out there with lots of questionable claims. Here's one that will really help you feel refreshed with more time and energy.

Motivation

Your Most Important Goal In Life

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on September 4, 2022

Each and every day you should strive towards this goal. Because moving closer to this goal will make it a whole lot easier to figure out and achieve your other goals in life.

Each and every day you should strive towards this goal. Because moving closer to this goal will make it a whole lot easier to figure out and achieve your other goals in life.

Career

When Branding Yourself, Avoid This Mistake

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on August 15, 2022

There's no shortage of people urging you to brand yourself, or of formulaic advice on how to build your brand, but here's something to keep in mind.

There's no shortage of people urging you to brand yourself, or of formulaic advice on how to build your brand, but here's something to keep in mind.

Career

Signs That You've Been Stealth Demoted in Your Job

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on August 7, 2022

Beware of the stealth demotion,— quietly losing decision-making authority while retaining the same title. It's important to recognize it when it happens.

Beware of the stealth demotion,— quietly losing decision-making authority while retaining the same title. It's important to recognize it when it happens.

Relationships

One Sign It's Time to Move On from a Job or Relationship

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on August 2, 2022

The success versus failure of any relationship, either professional or personal, often depends on whether people do this one thing. Here's why you should get to know what it is.

The success versus failure of any relationship, either professional or personal, often depends on whether people do this one thing. Here's why you should get to know what it is.

Mating

The First Rule of Dating

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on July 22, 2022

You can waste a tremendous amount of time trying to date someone who is not truly available. Here are five things to check for before even considering a romantic relationship.

You can waste a tremendous amount of time trying to date someone who is not truly available. Here are five things to check for before even considering a romantic relationship.

Attention

The Art of Building Anticipation

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on July 20, 2022

Donald Trump has revealed that he's made a decision about whether to run for president again and that he is deciding when he is going to reveal it. Got that?

Donald Trump has revealed that he's made a decision about whether to run for president again and that he is deciding when he is going to reveal it. Got that?