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I'm just starting a regular practice of consuming content more meaningfully and was suggested this book through An Vu's blog. I enjoyed this westernized introduction to Taoism and reading this reminds me that many of the thoughts and struggles that I face in my daily life are not unique and have been encountered by many people, many times throughout history and the wisdom in these books can still be applied to my life today. I have no conscious memory of reading or watching Winnie the Pooh, but still find myself understanding and relating to the comparisons that this book was drawing to the main cast. This book has gotten me to think about questions that I have been struggling with in this phase of life: What does it mean to live a good life? What am I supposed to do with my time? What do I really like? How can I have impact? Why am I working so hard? How come I am not happy now? Who should I surround myself with? Why do I get along with some people and clash with others? What do I value? This book doesn't provide answers but lays the foundation for me to answer these questions on my own.

Very thought provoking book and has provided some guidances (not answers) to some of the bigger questions in life for me. Much of this content resonated with me and I'm enjoying exploring the recommended reading section.

Read through the first half which was quite topical and relevant to the deep questions about why medicine and the humanity of being in healthcare. Skimmed through the second half which was more geared towards people later on in their career. Overall a great book that I will return to when I have more clinical duties!