Dr. Mark Shrime: Part 2 - "Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose"
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Dr. Mark Shrime, a volunteer surgeon with Mercy Ships, has recently published a book entitled: Solving for Why: A Surgeon’s Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose. In this thought-provoking book, Dr. Shrime shares his own journey through the medical field and his constant struggle with the desire to quit. But as Dr. Shrime began to solve for his own “why”, discovering his purpose, he started to embrace medicine and what it offers him. While working for Mercy Ships, Mark found his “why” and shares stories of patients who have made an impact on his life. In this episode, Mark talks about his own journey to discovering his purpose and inspires others to step out of the mundane and live an intentional life. If you are searching for your purpose in life, feel stuck or discouraged, you won’t want to miss this conversation with Dr. Mark Shrime. Dr. Mark Shrime’s book is: Solving for Why: A Surgeon’s Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose. For more information about Mercy Ships, go to www.mercyships.org Follow us on Instagram: NewMerciesPodcast
Released on 16 May 2022
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