I just received the following email from a classmate. I'm totally flattered. It's a good reminder that the little things we do in our every day life can have a larger positive impact. A good reminder for all of us, indeed.
"First let me say what a delight it was seeing you in the library last week! I wanted to say thank you for your honesty about failing step 1. I think so many times as med students we feel such a drive to be perfect, like everyone around us is perfect, and that mistakes and bad days are simply not permitted. Though I know it was a terrible experience for you, it is a relief to know that someone I respect and admire so much has had a bad day and has continued to thrive and achieve despite that experience. Your honesty is refreshing and helpful, a reminder that perfection is not achievable. Thank you for sharing with me. I hope that it will encourage me to share my own faults with others."
"First let me say what a delight it was seeing you in the library last week! I wanted to say thank you for your honesty about failing step 1. I think so many times as med students we feel such a drive to be perfect, like everyone around us is perfect, and that mistakes and bad days are simply not permitted. Though I know it was a terrible experience for you, it is a relief to know that someone I respect and admire so much has had a bad day and has continued to thrive and achieve despite that experience. Your honesty is refreshing and helpful, a reminder that perfection is not achievable. Thank you for sharing with me. I hope that it will encourage me to share my own faults with others."
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