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The cost of a new phone

written by Matthew Rensberry, MD MBA on 2016-03-23

Last evening, my phone was accidentally stepped on by a child. The screen was smashed. This was disappointing, but also an opportunity to evaluate my options for a new phone. The injured phone (it is still limping along) is a Nexus 5 and was purc... more


Life Philosophy - 2016 edit

written by Matthew Rensberry, MD MBA on 2016-02-03

My Values: Poise/Presence - When you’re speaking emotionally, the words only account for 7% of what get conveyed. Vocal tone and body language count for much more. Consistency - Exemplify Excellence Efficiency - Done is better than perfect Balanc... more


Top Running Books

written by Matthew Rensberry, MD MBA on 2016-01-20

These are books about running which I love and think all runners would enjoy: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superatheletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall Once a Runner by John L. Parker Spark: The Revoluti... more


Be Nice

written by Matthew Rensberry, MD MBA on 2015-12-13

I heard an uplifting song on the radio the other day called "Be Nice." Later, I was at church and as I was thinking about things, I thought about how the beatitudes really are excellent guidelines to live life by: Blessed are the poor in spirit, ... more


My New Daily Work Uniform

written by Matthew Rensberry, MD MBA on 2015-12-10

I recently made another decision to simplify my life and avoid decision fatigue. Inspired by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and President Obama, I now wear the same thing to work essentially every day. I have a unique body shape that i... more


Family Medicine Rocks!

written by Matthew Rensberry, MD MBA on 2015-08-17

As a Family Medicine doctor, I have some pride in my specialty and am likely a bit biased over the benefits Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) provide to individuals. Today, I thought I would look up evidence on those benefits. To say I was surprised... more


My Running Shirt Collection

written by Matthew Rensberry, MD MBA on 2015-06-04

I enjoy running, and most races give shirts commemorating the race. Here are some of mine: [gallery columns="4" size="large" link="none" ids="669,672,679,681,678,683,671,682,670,677,680,668,673,676,675,674"] more


Ignorance is bliss

written by Matthew Rensberry, MD MBA on 2015-06-02

... but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Genesis 2:17 more


Must Read Books for Financial Wealth

written by Matthew Rensberry, MD MBA on 2015-05-19

There are a lot of financial books, and it can be daunting to choose which books to learn from. Here are my recommendations to read, it this order: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley and Wi... more


Make life easy so life can be fun

written by Matthew Rensberry, MD MBA on 2015-05-06

I love the idea of [automaticity]: Automating what you can in life so that you can think about the things that are important to think about, do the things that are important to do, enjoy the things that you truly enjoy, and prioritize the things ... more