101: Why You Should Dig Deep To Figure Out What You Really Want w/ MJ Hamilton
MJ Hamilton has spent his entire life in veterinary medicine and it has taken him across the country from Las Vegas to Michigan and more. On top of the wild parties he hosted during veterinary school, MJ realized that even though he had a strong love for veterinary practice, not everything was the right fit. After he hit is a critical breaking point, MJ realized he needed to go after his passion rather than the status quo and started PVS Pet Cancer, the world’s first mobile oncology unit.
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Show Notes
In this episode, MJ gets real about vulnerability and masculinity, how to find a balance, and why he is looking for his happy. By improving the lives of cancer patients, opening up about the dark times of veterinary medicine and appreciating that time really is our biggest commodity, MJ is proof that sometimes we all need somebody to lean on.
If you are in the process of figuring out what you want next and need some guidance on finding your happy place, MJ is the expert for you. A story of inspiration and perseverance, MJ is proof that sometimes you need to dig deep to figure out what you really want. How has anxiety and panic impacted your ability to do your job? Share your story with us in the comments below.
In This Episode
Addressing the trauma that many experience from imperfect days in the field
Tips for getting through a residency by learning to ask for help when you need it
What it is like to run the worlds first mobile oncology department
The importance of asking your peers how they are doing and ways to combat trauma
Advice to fellow veterinarians and strategies for staying balanced
Quotes
“Being the jack of all trades just didn’t work for me… I realized that I needed to specialize, I needed to just do one thing really well. I started pursuing that more, more my interests, and I always had specialty interests, but then out there I really just said, ‘I gotta do this to survive, I need to just do what works best for my brain’.” (8:44)
“It was to kind of find my happy because at that point I had been doing everything for everybody but me.” (25:42)
“I was like, you know what, I think I am going to do this. I think I am going to do the first mobile oncology department, and I can still be me but I can do it my way and also be different.” (29:29)
“All of these things that we are talking about, taking care of each other, it is a movement now and I really want to support it.” (42:23)
Links
PVS Private Veterinary Specialties Website
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