The Way of the Surgeon

The Intersection of Martial Arts and Surgery

De: Melvin M. Maclin II, Wendell A. Goins

Narrado por: Melvin M. Maclin, Wendell A. Goins

Warrior or surgeon, steel is your ally. Martial arts focus on the precise application of potentially lethal force. Surgery does the same. The power of life and death rests in the hands of both warrior and surgeon. For both, the mechanism to use this power judiciously is built into the training, as is the joining of the use of this power with the responsibility to serve. Both surgery and the martial arts act as a vehicle for personal growth, development, and introspection. There is a duality to martial arts and surgery, yin and yang, help or harm. Will we be constructive or destructive? Through practice and mastery of the martial arts and the surgical arts together, one can learn to turn self-control into a powerful weapon that can be used to create or destroy. We propose that surgery can be considered a martial art, and the practice and training of the young surgeon should be appreciated and possibly treated as such. Surgical Bushido, if you will…

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More Than Surgery: Lessons for Every Arena of Life

The Way of the Surgeon is a rare gem. What I love most about this book is its accessibility—Dr. Maclin’s writing is honest, humble, and refreshingly human. Listening to him read it is an added bonus; his personality shines through every word.

This isn’t just a book about surgery. The insights and wisdom Dr. Maclin shares reach far beyond the operating room, offering lessons that apply beautifully to business, marriage, leadership, and life itself. It’s a thoughtful, inspiring read that leaves you better equipped to serve others and show up as your best self.