In this week's episode of Promising Young Surgeon, we delve into the critical topic of resource management with Dr. Joan Chan. This episode offers a candid look at the consequences of chronic stress and the importance of prioritizing one's health, illustrated by a personal health scare that served as a wake-up call.   Joan, a family physician from Guelph, ON joins the conversation to share her insights on creating a sustainable work-life balance. Known for her innovative approach to healthcare, Joan emphasizes the importance of working under one's maximum capacity to prevent burnout and ensure longevity in the medical profession. She introduces the 75% rule, a strategy for maintaining surge capacity by intentionally working below one's maximum limit.   00:00 – Cold Open 04:30 – Introduction to Dr. Joan Chan 10:40 – The 75% Rule 18:15 – How Do I Find My 75%? 34:10 – The 4 Tenets 42:07 – Finale Takeaways 45:54 – Which Taylor Swift Era Are You In? 49:00 – Where to Find Joan   Resources: Find Joan’s Website https://bio.site/Joanchanmd   Find Joan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd?igsh=MTR0OTV1eG9pMmI5NA==   Listen to Joan’s podcast, The Other Human in the Room - An episode on Mediocrity https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VHKhf3qW6AhYz9gsS0Hea?si=bFqcN8QzSy6ezSV-BbigeA     Interact with the podcast! Email me at pys@heyinfluent.com to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience. Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence.  LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433 Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment.   Connect with Frances Mei: https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md     https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/ Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   Powered by Hurrdat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.