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May 24, 2022 22 mins

In this episode I play my remarks to the UVA Graduating Class of 2022. I share a bit of my life story and how I've learned to use ICU physiology as an approach to conceptualizing and solving problems in my life and career.

The core concept is that Flow is akin to making progress.
- Flow  depends on two variables: Pressure and Resistance.
- Mathematically, Flow is equal to Pressure / Resistance.
- Meaningful impact requires having the right amount of pressure and resistance.

 Topics
- Establishing flow as progress in life and career (01:13)
- How does flow happen? (03:00)
- How pressure works (04:37)
- How resistance works (10:07)
- The power of diversity (14:45)
- The unmeasured variable: The power of belief (17:03)

Links
- Video link and text for Dr. Bell's Commencement Speech
- Follow Dr. Bell on Twitter

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