Dooley Noted: 9/19/2014
You learn by studying. Observation and action are also a form of study. So, your surroundings matter. What you observe and study matters.
I surround myself with anatomists, and I integrate every sound bite of brilliance I can catch.
“People don’t know anatomy as well as they could. All doctors need to know more to understand more.”
– Dr. Ralph Ger, surgeon and anatomist
When you think you know enough, you don’t. Know more.
I surround myself with people stronger than I, so my technique can be picked apart as I load proper patterns.
“The belt is only a performance tool. Build authentic stability. If you’re using the belt for stability, you shouldn’t be lifting that weight.”
– Jason Kapnick, Elite Powerlifter
When you think you’re strong enough, you’re not. Do more.
I surround myself with students, who never stop surprising me with incredible questions.
“Dr. Dooley, this is so overwhelming. But you take it lab by lab, come prepared, and it’s not so bad.”
– NYU dental student, after anatomy lab
When you think you’ve studied enough, you haven’t. Study more.
I surround myself with patients, colleagues, and friends that inspire me in myriad ways. A life of complacency is not one that drives me.
I will always want this burning feeling of wanting to know more, do more, be more. My surroundings help maintain that feeling.
And I’ve never been happier.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley