Motivation

[Maskchamp]

Guys...

Anyone have any trouble staying motivated during med school? All the studying, stress, etc. I'll be 37 when I finish so maybe that is it, and I had a great job before, which I actually do not regret leaving, but I do definitely miss my income. Every now and then, a topic comes up among friends and such and I will get a burst of motivation, but anything else? Please tell me if it's worth it, especially finishing at 37. I'm also struggling a bit, passing, but definitely putting in a lot of work so should be more, perhaps that is also a factor. Income after is not the biggest factor, just want something decent to start my life after I am done.

Anyway, please let me know if you have dealt with this same crap or found a way. I'm in the 6 year program in Europe and still have 4 years. Thanks.

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[mk04447]

You're normal, but the age doesn't help. I'm 40+ and miss my income all the time, it makes things harder and worse for sure. Stay the course.

 

[TRPMinus]

The sh*tload of debt that you've likely accumulated is the most consistent motivator from my own personal experience. Mentors come and go, patients fade away, but the debt stays forever

 

[Tenk]

The sh*tload of debt that you've likely accumulated is the most consistent motivator from my own personal experience. Mentors come and go, patients fade away, but the debt stays forever

He’s in Europe. He prolly has little or no debt.

 

[Maskchamp]

He’s in Europe. He prolly has little or no debt.

Quite true.