I failed many times after trying different types of meditation, including mantras, mindfulness or body scanning, My mind wandered most of the time, mostly ruminating anxious thoughts. Meditation was somewhat relaxing but felt like a waste of precious time. I was eager to get back to my to-do list, check my newsfeeds or simply move […]
Why we need a Cancer Care Act
Why should cancer patients struggle financially, despite their major contributions to cancer care? Why should families undergo economic distress while caring for the front-line soldiers of the cancer battle? Although progress is very encouraging, cancer will remain one the leading causes of death in developed countries. We know how to prevent some types of cancer […]
The first 9 and 99 days
Succeeding at any new job, activity or relationship is about establishing trust, building rapport and credibility in the first 3 months. This post describes a mnemonic trick, NOW with LUCK, to help you navigate these initial days. The first 9 days require full presence, the skills of NOW, and within 99 days we need LUCK, […]
The connected CD player
Introducing… the connected CD player, the smart approach to tackle your professional life. It seems impossible to compete with the latest connectivity gadgets. No worries, this one does not take any space, battery life is infinite, and can be very very cool. The CD player is the individual player at work. The C is Chaos, […]
Beyond the moonshot: Achieving universal cancer care
To achieve truly personalized cancer care, our healthcare system should integrate technology with the human touch. President John Kennedy’s moonshot mission in the 1960s that landed a man on the moon has become an inspiration for conquering cancer. Achieving universal cancer care requires precision and personalized medicine, as well as integrated care, a multi-dimensional approach […]