Ep 326 | Baby Came Early, Appendix Left Late

Informal catch-up between Austin, John, and Amer, primarily focused on Austin sharing the dramatic story of his son's premature birth and his wife's medical complications.

• Austin's wife Miranda experienced a harrowing medical ordeal, including appendicitis and septic shock, leading to an emergency C-section at 32 weeks
• Their son Henry was born prematurely but is doing well in the NICU
• The experience gave Austin a new perspective on life, work, and relationships
• John and Amer discussed strategies for time management, decision-making, and personal growth

• Miranda experienced severe pain, initially misdiagnosed
• Appendix burst during surgery, leading to complications
• Miranda went into septic shock at 32 weeks pregnant
• Emergency C-section performed to save both mother and baby
• Henry born prematurely but healthy, currently in NICU
• Miranda recovering from multiple surgeries and infections

• Newfound appreciation for universal healthcare
• Gratitude for support from family, friends, and colleagues
• Shift in perspective on what constitutes "real problems" in life
• Strengthened bond and admiration between Austin and Miranda

• Enjoying bonding time with his newborn son
• Finding a new layer of meaning and purpose in life
• Balancing work and family responsibilities

• John's approach to ranking activities based on return on time invested
• Applying investment portfolio strategies to life decisions
• Balancing emotional drivers with quantitative analysis
• Importance of focused action over constant change

• Questioning popular health trends and their actual impact
• Balancing exercise, work, and personal time
• Importance of stress reduction and overall life satisfaction

• Austin to continue supporting Miranda's recovery and visiting Henry in the NICU
• John to further develop his time management and decision-making framework
• Amer to reflect on intentional time allocation and personal growth strategies
• Group to reconvene for regular catch-ups and updates on their respective journeys