Find your joy- (Can a surgeon actually retire?)

After surviving a massive heart attack, I was advised to develop a ten-year plan to retire. During the journey, I learned what had given me joy during my career as an academic surgeon and developed hobbies that replicated that joy. On December 1, 2014, I fully retired and walked away. While I am proud to have been a surgeon, and have many fond memories, I haven't looked back. Yes, a surgeon can retire, but successful retirement requires that you “Find Your Joy” and new ways to fulfill it.
Source: American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research