They may feel pressured to make a particular choice to satisfy an explicit or implicit obligation to others. While advice may be well-intentioned and obligations may be real, the wise physician begins by looking within to discover what he or she really wants. In the following sections you will be thinking about what you really want. Take your time, a little reflection now might save you a lot of heartache later. Write your ideas in the margins.
Every person has a dream.
Objectives set your direction and values guide your course in achieving your dream. Before continuing on your career path, recall why you decided to become a physician. Think about how the practice opportunity you choose can help you follow your dream. Think about your values. Stephen R. Covey discusses the importance of values in developing a personal mission statement and achieving personal and professional goals.