You deserve to be here:

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You deserve to be here.

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You’ve worked for this.

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Don’t ever let anyone take that away from you.

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Yes you got lucky with your circumstances but no one has worked harder.

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Who else do you know reads and takes notes on 225 non-fiction books while writing an extra 697 blog posts in the last few years?

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While also balancing a full-time job as a healthcare venture capitalist after becoming a doctor?

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No one.

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Sure doors had to be opened for you.

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But you deserve that.

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You took the risks.

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You took the chances.

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You decided to move halfway around the world twice.

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No one else did.

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So enjoy these.

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Enjoy the recognition, even if it’s for just a moment.

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These moments pass by so quickly so celebrate the small wins.

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Was selected as an Emerging Leader in Canada for 2023 by a tech publication in the country.

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An honour but also just the beginning.

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If you stay consistent and let your work do the talking, you could change the world.

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You could impact so many people’s lives.

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Teach them what you wish you knew when you were a kid.

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Even if they don’t want to hear it.

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Most people won’t want to hear it.

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But it’s not about them.

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It’s about you and what you want.

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You’ve put in the work so show it to the world.

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Remember what Derek Sivers said ‘There are no unknown geniuses’

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If you ever want to be remotely close to anything considered that, get ready to work your ass off.

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Get ready to take risks and be in the ring.

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Because the ring is not pretty.

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The life you have now will radically change.

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Are you ready for it?

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I’ve been ready my whole life for this.

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That’s what the work is for.

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Be patient.

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Stay disciplined.

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Stay consistent.

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Keep learning.

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It got you this far.

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Don’t forget, you deserve to be here.

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Don’t ever forget that.

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