Thrive in your medical practice The medical career can be a tough road to travel. The very traits that make for a great physician can also make it a challenge to balance personal contentment with professional satisfaction. This collection of outstanding columns from the Medical Post expands key points in Dr. Gautam's previous best-seller, IronDoc. It teaches physicians how to deal with the internal and external stressors associated with a career in medicine, reinforced by the Tarzan Rule-never let go of one support "vine" without having another in hand. Discover how to: - Live medicine as an endurance sport instead of a sprint - Control your reaction to stress factors - Deal smoothly with professional and personal transitions - Manage your medical career-short & long term - Maintain your peak performance - Achieve resiliency in your professional and personal life