Delayed gratification, medicine edition. 😅 POV: You spend your teens and 20s in school and training while trying to build a life at the same time. Finding joy, relationships, financial stability, and purpose often feels postponed when you choose medicine, especially surgical paths. This journey teaches patience, discipline, and long-term thinking, but it also challenges you to protect your joy and identity along the way. If you’re pre-med or in medical training, how are you navigating delayed g