beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha

Ep #107 - The best moments from beyond MD in 2025 (year in review)

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Dec 18, 2025
Dr. Kieran Nair, a hospitalist from Vancouver, shares his transformative year-long sabbatical in the French Riviera. He discusses the importance of presence over productivity and how stepping away from burnout helped him reconnect with family. Nair emphasizes financial literacy and the choices that enabled his adventure, inspired by the book 'Die With Zero.' He also highlights the value of intentional living and prioritizing freedom, encouraging others to redefine their purpose beyond work.
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ANECDOTE

Year In The French Riviera

  • Dr. Kieran Nair and his family spent a year on the French Riviera as a sabbatical to recover from burnout.
  • The time abroad taught him presence and deepened family connections through shared daily life and learning.
ADVICE

Make A Financial Plan Early

  • Start personal finance early and create a financial plan as soon as you begin earning.
  • Use advisers for planning but learn the fundamentals so money decisions remain yours.
ANECDOTE

Early Investor Weathered 2008 By Holding

  • Dr. Paul Healey began investing around 2007 and held through the 2008 crash without selling.
  • He admits he 'did it by accident' but benefited by continuing to buy at lower prices.
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