March 23, 2021

Dr. Bruno Fernandes MD/PhD

Dr. Bruno Fernandes MD/PhD
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Season 1 Physicians

Dr. Bruno Fernandes is an ophthalmologist who also holds a PhD in visual sciences. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and is a 4 time World Champion as well as a 4 time Pan-American Champion. He is also know as the grappling coach of former UFC Champion George St. Pierre and even promoting him to black belt.

Key talking points:

  • Don't be afraid to start new things and suck at them.
  • Myths and misconceptions of martial arts.
  • Getting out of your comfort zone.
  • Don't fall into the trap of believing you have to dedicate 100% of your time to your career.
  • Having a life outside of medicine is not only possible but necessary.
  • How leaders often forget how it was when they first started.
 
 
 
 
 
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