Rx Note

Introduction Through 24 stories, "Same as Ever" by Morgan Housel reveals that while the world is constantly changing, certain fundamental aspects of human behaviour, risk, opportunity, and life remain consistent. Rather than trying to predict the unpredictable future, the book encourages readers to understand and focus on these timeless truths. History never repeats itself; man always does. The Little Laws of Life History is full of unexpected surprises, yet it also holds timeless wisdom, particularly regarding human behaviour. While changes like technological advancements, medical breakthroughs, shifts in geopolitical order, and linguistic evolution capture our attention due to their novelty and often exceed what we can imagine in the past, underlying human behaviours remain remarkably consistent. Throughout history, greed, fear, jealousy, and tribalism have persisted, unaffected by chance, luck or circumstance. People continually seek the secret to happiness and strive for...

Introduction Telehealth utilizes digital information and communication technologies, such as laptops, tablets or smartphones, to provide remote access to healthcare services. The COVID-19 pandemic, with its emphasis on minimizing social contact, spurred a rapid expansion of telehealth services. Advantages: Improve Patients' Satisfaction Improved Access to Healthcare Particularly beneficial for rural and remote area or patients with mobility issues. Patients can receive healthcare services from the comfort of their own homes, eliminating the need for travel and reducing disruptions to their daily lives. Reduced Waiting Times and Patient Crowding For patients with stable chronic conditions, telehealth facilitates the remote review of health data, such as blood test results, and allows for remote patient interviews. This combination enabling timely interventions and personalized care. Pharmacists can provide remote medication counselling and management services, improving medication...

Introduction In The Psychology of Money , Morgan Housel explores the strange ways people think about money through 19 short stories. These stories teaches you how to make better sense of one of life's most important topics. Morgan Housel argues that personal financial success is less about what you know and more about how you behave. No One is Crazy People from different generations , raised by parents with varying incomes and values, born into diverse economies, and experiencing job markets with different incentives and degrees of luck, learn vastly different lessons. Everyone has a unique experience shaping their understanding of how the world works. What you have experienced is inherently more compelling than second-hand knowledge. Therefore, everyone develops a distinct set of views about money, leading to significant variation from person to person. For example, someone raised in poverty might approach risk and reward in ways a wealthy banker's child could never truly comp...

Introduction Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson is a motivational fable that explores how people deal with change . Story The story centers around four characters living in a maze and searching for cheese. There are two mice, Sniff and Scurry, and two Little people resembling humans, Hem and Haw. The Little people's names derive from the phrase "hem and haw", a term for indecisiveness. Maze represents one's environment, symbolizes the unpredictable nature of life. Cheese represents what you desire in life, such as security, happiness, relationships or success. The characters initially find a plentiful of cheese supply in "Cheese Station C" and settle into a comfortable routine. However, the cheese eventually disappears, forcing them to adapt. While possessing simple brains and good instincts, Sniff and Scurry represent those who are adaptable and expect change. They, having previously observed the cheese supply dwindling, quickly accept the situation,...

Introduction A habit is a routine or behaviour that is performed regularly, and in many cases, automatically. Habits, as James Clear writes in Atomic Habits , are the building blocks that shape us. They can either build us up or tear us down. The Power of 1% While a marginal improvement of 1% by itself may not seem significant, day after day, these seemingly small and unimportant changes can compound into remarkable results. Similarly, when we repeatedly make poor decision, these seemingly insignificant choices can compound into negative consequences. Therefore, regardless of your current success level, what truly maters is whether your daily habits are propelling you towards success or dragging you down. In the early and middle stages of progress or decline, there may appear to be little difference. The effort you put in might seem futile and you fall into valley of disappointment. However, the truth is that significant change often follows a period of seemingly stagnant growth . You...

Introduction My mother once told me, "When walking under heavy rain with an umbrella, hold your bag in front. It is easier to protect one side than both." The simple analogy applies to our daily lives as well. Tackling Problems Our minds become overwhelmed when several things happen at once and demand our attention. Instead of questioning why things happen, focus on finding solutions. My approach is to first list down the tasks and prioritize them based on urgency. Alternatively, I tackle quick fixes to clear my mental clutter. With an organised plan, problems become manageable and you gain a clear direction to work towards. Changes in Life Even the biggest changes begin with tiny steps. It is the accumulation of small, consistent steps that makes the difference. Remember, Rome was not built in a day. Do not be overwhelmed by the final goal; start with one step at a time. Often, our own worry can turn possibilities to impossibilities. SMART Goals As a guide to formulating an...