Why Ophthalmology | Chasing Money, Love & Validation | Survival

Episode Overview: Dr. Shehz Batliwala delves deep into his personal motivations for pursuing a career in ophthalmology, intertwined with his childhood experiences, financial struggles, and a strong desire for external validation and love. He shares the transformative journey from survival instincts shaped by financial and familial pressures to a profound appreciation for his profession and the unique fulfillment it brings to his life.

Key Topics Discussed:

Personal Background and Motivations:

• Struggles with financial insecurity and its influence on career choices.
• The impact of his mother’s mental health issues on his personal and professional life.
• The pursuit of ophthalmology as a means to achieve financial stability, respect, and self-worth.

Understanding Mental Illness:

• Challenges and misunderstandings about mental health within his family.
• Advocacy for proper medical treatment over cultural misconceptions.

Journey to Medicine and Ophthalmology:

• Decision to enter the medical field influenced by financial fears and familial expectations.
• Choice of ophthalmology driven by a combination of personal interest in the human mind, financial motives, and the allure of high technology in medical practice.

Aspirations Beyond Medicine:

• Dr. Shehz's dream of becoming an astronaut and how it influenced his educational and career decisions.
• The intersection of his medical career with his long-standing fascination with space and technology.

Episode Highlights:

• Dr. Shehz shares an emotional recount of his life’s journey, emphasizing the role of his upbringing in shaping his career and personal development.
• Insights into the challenges of dealing with mental illness within a family and the cultural barriers to understanding and treating it.
• A candid discussion about the pursuit of external validation through career success and how it has shaped his personal and professional life.

About The Host:

Dr. Shehz's journey from an undocumented immigrant to a U.S. citizen mirrors the transformative power of the vision he now champions. As an eye surgeon turned wealth coach, he guides high achievers to sharpen their inner vision, turning life's hazy ambitions into a focused sense of meaning. In today's world, you need time and money to achieve your purpose driven goals, and Dr. Shehz teaches how to have an abundance of both. His mission extends beyond correcting physical sight; he empowers individuals to envision and manifest their highest potential, celebrating the clarity of aligning one's life with their true north. Dr. Shehz helps natural-born leaders rewrite their stories, ignite their purpose, and create lives of boundless impact and fulfillment through his transformative coaching, cutting-edge AI-based courses, and speaking engagements.

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