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Episode Synopsis
Keywordsorthopedic surgery, cycling, reinvention, healthcare, Mischief Bikes, resilience, passion, risk-taking, patient care, medical innovationSummaryIn this episode, Dr. Chris Wahl shares his remarkable journey from being a top orthopedic surgeon to founding Mischief Bikes, a custom bike shop in Seattle, WA. He discusses the motivations behind his career changes, the challenges faced in both medicine and cycling, and the importance of resilience, joy, and community in pursuing one's passions. Dr. Wahl reflects on the lessons learned from difficult cases in surgery, the evolving landscape of healthcare, and the significance of taking risks to redefine what is possible in life.Sound Bites"The courage to reinvent yourself.""Good judgment comes from experience.""The time is now."Chapters00:00The Leap from Surgery to Cycling03:04The Journey into Medicine06:10Defining Moments in Orthopedics09:12Learning from Challenges11:56The Changing Landscape of Medicine15:02Risk and Innovation in Surgery17:59Reflections on a Medical Career20:57Healthcare Challenges and Future Directions24:09The Joy of Cycling and New Beginnings28:29Family Adventures on Bikes32:45The Joy of Biking and Community36:13A Journey of Reinvention40:51Crafting Mischief: The Art of Bike Building45:57Legacy and Lessons Learned50:54Rapid Fire Insights
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