Hello everyone, my name is Bishal Gyawali. You may know me as a medical oncologist, but I also like to think of myself as a philosopher. This website is the place for my philosophical thoughts. For my oncology work, refer to my oncology website.
I built this site primarily to post the chapters from my Journey of Success Book. But I have also decided to share other inspirational essays in this website under the Library of Inspiration page, and my spiritual thoughts under the Spiritual Journey page. Check them out. I hope you will find your subscription to this site meaningful. Cheers!
Recent Posts
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Exact Knowledge
Originally written in 2011, minor edits in 2023 “You can know the name of a bird in all the languages of the world, but when you’re finished, you’ll know absolutely nothing whatever about the bird… So let’s look at the bird and see what it’s doing –that’s what counts. I learned very early the difference… Read more
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Inspiration
Originally written in 2011, major edits in 2023 “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing -that’s why we recommend it daily.” -Zig Ziglar In the previous chapter we discussed the importance of passion. But how does one develop passion? Inspiration is the key to developing passion. Edison said “Genius is 1%… Read more
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PASSION/ ENTHUSIASM
Originally written in 2011. Very minor edits in 2023. “If a man hasn’t discovered something that he will die for, he is not fit to live” -Martin Luther King, Jr. Of all the tips for success described in this book, this is my personal favorite. I can summarize the secret of success in this single… Read more
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Learning From Mistakes and Failures
I have missed more than 9000 shots. I have lost almost 300 games. I have failed over and over again in my life. That’s why I succeed. -Michael Jordan I read this somewhere: “the fear of death prevents us from living a full life.” Very true. Similarly, the fear of failure or the fear of… Read more
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Giving 100%- ALL OR NONE
Written in 2011, heavily edited in 2023 “Put all your eggs in one basket and watch that basket.” — Andrew Carnegie I love this phrase “All or None”. I came across this phrase while studying the mechanism of nerve conduction. Our neuron will fire only after the application of a certain stimulus above the threshold… Read more
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Have confidence, Believe in Yourself
Originally written in 2011, edited with extra comments in 2023 If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don’t; If you like to win, but you think you can’t It is almost certain you won’t. If you think you’ll lose you’ve lost, For out of the world we… Read more
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