I attended medical school for one year -- before realizing that there were literally a thousand other things I'd rather do than become a physician. Now, about

I attended medical school for one year -- before realizing that there were literally a thousand other things I'd rather do than become a physician. Now, about twelve years since leaving that profession/lifestyle, I'm very happy with my decision. Recently I met with one of my childhood heroes, who is now back in retirement as our local community park maintainer... and it was glad to see him "living his dream." I don't think I would ever be so foolish again to stake so much capital/time on a single-track career. You cannot pay medical doctors enough for the sacrifices almost all of them have made. It has taken me years to not be drowning in student loan obligations! I personally am very fortunate with my living/rent situation; cannot imagine starting a medical training at present.