20 Life Lessons from 25 years as a Heart Surgeon

In this reflective episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with 25 years of experience, shares 20 deeply personal lessons learned throughout his medical career and life. Framed as an evolving roadmap rather than a checklist. Dr. London emphasizes that growth comes through humility, listening, curiosity, and embracing change. Ultimately, he reminds us that while professional achievement matters, it’s the people we love—and how we care for ourselves and others—that define a meaningful life. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/ Thank you to our sponsors Function: https://www.functionhealth.com/london IM8: https://im8health.com/london My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps 00:00:00 Life Lessons from 25 Years as a Heart Surgeon 00:03:18 Persistence by Calvin Coolage 00:04:01 No One Escapes Death 00:09:44 True Value is Neither Easy Nor Fast 00:10:58 The Only Constant in Life is Change 00:12:18 Sponsor: Function 00:13:43 Ego is the Enemy 00:15:45 Starting is the Hardest 00:16:55 Hard Now, Easy Later 00:18:51 Consistency Breeds Progress 00:19:52 Listen to Your Body 00:21:05 The Work Doesn't Care 00:22:35 Sponsor: IM8 00:23:37 Listen More, Talk Less 00:24:33 Pursuit Over Goals 00:26:03 This Too Shall Pass 00:26:47 What If? 00:28:14 Character is Defined By Our Losses 00:28:40 Health is Wealth 00:30:51 Move Every Day 00:31:42 If You are The Smartest in the Room, You are in the Wrong Room 00:33:06 Friends, Family, and Loved Ones Are Most Important 00:33:50 Comment One Lesson Below 00:34:51 Thank You For Listening! Please Like & Subscribe or Leave a Review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional ** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices