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“In his book "Being Mortal", the surgeon Atul Gawande accurately describes the joy that flows from being good at your work. 'You become a doctor for what you imagine to be the satisfaction of the work, and that turns out to be the satisfaction of competence,' Dr. Gawande writes. 'It is a deep satisfaction very much like the one that a carpenter experiences in restoring a fragile antique chest...It comes partly from being helpful to others. But it also comes from being technically skilled and able to solve difficult, intricate problems. Your competence gives you a secure sense of identity.”

Quote by Mary Louise Kelly

Work

It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs

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Mary Louise Kelly
Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly is an American author born on March 27, 1971. Her works span a variety of genres, including history, biography, and fiction. Kelly is known for her in-depth research and vivid narrative style. more

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