Rx Note

Introduction Often, the only moment we truly look back on our professional journey is when we are tasked with briefing fresh pharmacy students entering the market . While many of the hurdles we once faced have been forgotten , seeing this new batch of future pharmacists creates a strong urge to retabulate and share the lessons I have learned. Active Engagement and Lifelong Learning Learning is often a fleeting opportunity. I encourage you to absorb as much as possible during your student attachments and your time as a Provisional Registered Pharmacist (PRP) . Once you are practicing independently in a community pharmacy or government clinic, you must make clinical decisions on your own. As you grow in seniority, expectations rise. You will no longer have a senior pharmacist to "baby-step" you through tasks or constantly flood you with clinical insights. Therefore, seize every opportunity to learn now. A lack of enthusiasm today will put you at a significant disadvantage when ...

Introduction In the early 1990s, the internet's inception promised a realm of boundless knowledge. In its infancy, slow connections did not deter pioneers eager to explore the web, even though loading a webpage often took several minutes. For these early adopters, the internet was a gateway to a vast amount of information. The Rise of Social Media: Connecting People However, the landscape dramatically changed with the rise of social media platforms like Friendster, Facebook, and Instagram. Our online lives became increasingly dominated by curated feeds of friends' activities and shared content. We firmly believed that the internet had brought people closer together, allowing us to stay in touch like never before. But, the internet transformed from a tool for exploration into a platform for superficial connections and, eventually, an arena for idealized life comparisons. We no longer compare ourselves solely to our neighbors but also to people we had never met. The Algorithm...

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 As you delve deeper into the vast web of knowledge, you begin to see how concepts from seemingly disparate fields are intricately linked. The same concept, explored in different books, can be emphasized from unique angles, revealing its multifaceted nature. A prime example is human desire, which has been explored across various aspects of life. These explorations examine the "why" behind our actions and how desire fuels our drive for success. Family Philosophy There is a famous Chinese saying that translates to "no matter how poor the family is, education is the one thing that you cannot neglect" (再穷，也不能穷教育). My mother echoed this sentiment, believing education would empower my siblings and me to explore the unknown world beyond our hometown. My parents’ struggle with reading has limited their ability to travel independently. Formal Education Formal education, though sometimes criticized for its emphasis on theory, equips us with the foundation to acces...