Lena Cheng, MDLong-range ForecastHow record temps, wildfires, naps, and LeBron James helped me break through my cloudy judgmentJul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
Lena Cheng, MDFinding Peace of Mind in Uncertainty (Part 2)Last month, I reflected on feeling restless and, frankly, trapped despite achieving what I thought I wanted in my career. Here’s what…Jun 30, 2021Jun 30, 2021
Lena Cheng, MDFinding Peace of Mind in Uncertainty (Part 1)When I was six years old, my mom would pick my older brother and me up after school and bring us to John Muir Hospital where she worked as…May 30, 2021May 30, 2021
Lena Cheng, MDChoosing the Impractical PathDuring my sophomore year in college, I struggled in biology class. Despite my rigorous note-taking and extensive study sessions, I always…Apr 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021
Lena Cheng, MDFacing a life transition? Time to get over yourselfShe handed me the Post-It note with a 1–800 number on it. I stared at it, confused. Earlier in the day, my manager Michael had asked me to…Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
Lena Cheng, MDBeyond the finish line: The lasting impact of a marathonI remember the moment where I branded myself “unathletic.” It was the closest I’d gotten to joining a sports team — the first day of high…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Lena Cheng, MDWhat Carl the Dog Taught Me About Career TransitionsWhen my son was a toddler, he loved a series of books about a dog named Carl. The books are nearly wordless and mostly illustrations…Jan 19, 2021Jan 19, 2021
Lena Cheng, MDHow to Prepare for An Off-Road AdventureWhen people hear about my career as physician-turned-marketer, the most common question I get is “How did that happen?”Dec 17, 2020Dec 17, 2020
Lena Cheng, MDGratitude for transitionsThis holiday season, I’m filled with gratitude for transition and reinvention.Dec 11, 2020Dec 11, 2020