The world needs less optimism and idealism. They lead to disappointment, burnout, and bitterness. In healthcare doctors-to-be now often receive training and edu

The world needs less optimism and idealism. They lead to disappointment, burnout, and bitterness. In healthcare doctors-to-be now often receive training and education that encourages thinking in terms of small victories and approaching treatment from a palliative care perspective, specifically when doing certain rotations. The more you expect a cure or a triumph or the achievement of some utopian fantasy, the faster you will exit many specialties.