Studying for the pediatric board exam has forced me to reflect on the full weight of this journey. Along the way, I earned an MD, a PhD, and an MBA. I served in the United States Navy. And I did all of it while being a husband and a father to two daughters. That reality matters—because none of this happened in isolation. There were seasons that required intense focus, where everything else had to be quiet so the work could be done well. And there were seasons that demanded balance—being present