“It’s not a frequent topic of discussion, but doctors die, too. And they don’t die like the rest of us. What’s unusual about them is not how much treatment they get compared to most Americans, but how little. For all the time they spend fending off the deaths of others, they tend to be fairly serene when faced with death themselves. They know exactly what is going to happen, they know the choices, and they generally have access to any sort of medical care they could want. But they go gently.”—How Doctors Die « Zócalo Public Square
“The League Of Pragmatic Optimists ethos:
* We believe in an unashamed optimism of ambition about the future
* We are pragmatists. We meet to help all of us do. Mouths on legs are discouraged
* We believe in involving ourselves in projects that are ‘bigger than me’
* We believe ideas become more powerful when they are shared, not protected
* Making mistakes is OK, but not trying is irresponsible
* We all aim to police our own cynicism, and keep it in check”—League of Pragmatic Optimists
