Book Blub Q&A
I have the good fortune to be invited to several book clubs in my area. The books provide fertile ground for lots of discussion around the world of medicine and beyond. I have created a Q&A for Book Clubs. It’s … Continued
You’ll never publish alone
My Notes on Self-Publishing When you decide to self-publish (or like me, had no other option!), the onus of work lands squarely on you alone – or so it seems. Some items on the long to-do list, like formatting, can … Continued
Everyone should be able to see the field.
On June 11th, under massive pressure, three men took penalty kicks.The match had lasted over two hours. The players were exhausted.It was down to a penalty shoot-out.The European Championship at stake.Then, one after another, Marcus, Jadon, and Bukayo missed.The championship … Continued
Any thoughts on how to handle external critics?
I recognize we are all our own worst critics. But for all the words and advice about how to handler external criticism, trolls, etc., it still hurts. For any kind words I heard as a doctor, or positive reviews of … Continued
Don’t miss The Screenwriting Life Podcast
with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna Who doesn’t love podcasts—and discovering a new one that is worthwhile! Plenty of super informative and fun pods on writing and creativity, on health (Rich Roll), and for writers, a wealth of opportunities to … Continued
“We often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” THOMAS EDISON
When it comes to accomplishing dreams or goals that are important, it seems to consistently come back to this one simple truth: You have to do the work. You have to start. You have to study, write, train — i.e. … Continued
Airplanes, Hips, and Rashes
(common things docs get asked) My wife suggested this blog post, as her friends ask if people routinely hit me up for medical advice. I often stated that the only reason I kept my medical degree was to help call … Continued
“Always be Listening.”
I used to have a quotation taped to my desk from an actor saying the best piece of acting advice he had received, something like, “Always be listening, not just pretending to listen, but really listen.” As an actor, I … Continued
“What will your verse be?”
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and … Continued
Hi, I’m John Lawrence
Welcome to my blog. Here I’m going to be talking all things Playing Doctor and more besides…