Dr. Kamali Thompson: Chasing Two Dreams At The Same Time

This week Andrew talks with Dr. Kamali Thompson, a retired national champion fencer and orthopedic surgery resident. In 2016, Kamali won a fencing national championship for Team USA while also attending medical school. Andrew and Kamali explore her journey in fencing, medicine, and what she learned while chasing two of her dreams at the same time. Kamali’s story is a reminder of how impactful it is to immerse yourself in a network of like minded people when you are chasing ambitious goals. You’ll hear practical lessons on time management, how to present options instead of problems, and so much more. This conversation is a stepping stone to achieving one (or maybe two) of your most ambitious dreams. 

(2:27) - Kamali’s childhood
(3:16) - Getting started in fencing
(5:20) - Excelling at something new
(7:02) - Expanding your skills
(8:05) - Peter Westbrook Foundation
(9:22) - Overcoming intimidation
(9:58) - Power of like-minded communities
(12:50) - Role of mentorship
(15:02) - Balancing two big goals
(16:57) - Time management
(17:29) - Presenting options instead of problems
(21:13) - Decision to go into orthopedic surgery
(23:42) - Transferable skills
(26:23) - Medical literacy challenges
(27:12) - Day in the life of a medical resident
(27:38) - Driving more efficiency

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