20 Life Lessons from 25 years as a Heart Surgeon
In this reflective episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with 25 years of experience, shares 20 deeply personal lessons learned throughout his medical career and life. Framed as an evolving roadmap rather than a checklist. Dr. London emphasizes that growth comes through humility, listening, curiosity, and embracing change. Ultimately, he reminds us that while professional achievement matters, it’s the people we love—and how we care for ourselves and others—that define a meaningful life.My Newsletterhttps://www.drjeremylondon.com/Thank you to our sponsorsFunction: https://www.functionhealth.com/londonIM8: https://im8health.com/londonMy Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps00:00:00 Life Lessons from 25 Years as a Heart Surgeon00:03:18 Persistence by Calvin Coolage00:04:01 No One Escapes Death00:09:44 True Value is Neither Easy Nor Fast00:10:58 The Only Constant in Life is Change00:12:18 Sponsor: Function00:13:43 Ego is the Enemy00:15:45 Starting is the Hardest00:16:55 Hard Now, Easy Later00:18:51 Consistency Breeds Progress00:19:52 Listen to Your Body 00:21:05 The Work Doesn't Care00:22:35 Sponsor: IM800:23:37 Listen More, Talk Less00:24:33 Pursuit Over Goals00:26:03 This Too Shall Pass00:26:47 What If?00:28:14 Character is Defined By Our Losses00:28:40 Health is Wealth00:30:51 Move Every Day00:31:42 If You are The Smartest in the Room, You are in the Wrong Room00:33:06 Friends, Family, and Loved Ones Are Most Important00:33:50 Comment One Lesson Below00:34:51 Thank You For Listening! Please Like & Subscribe or Leave a Review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **