Belonged Quote by Abraham Verghese
“I write by stealing time. The hours in the day have never felt as if they belonged to me. The greatest number has belonged to my day job as a physician and professor of medicine - eight to 12 hours, and even more in the early days.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, "The Physician's Pen", 2015
The author feels that his professional duties consume most of his time, leaving little personal ownership over his day.
In simple terms: Work dominates his schedule, limiting personal time.
Key Takeaway
Protect personal time for creative work.
Themes
work-life balance
creativity
time management
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
personal growth
When to use this quote
- physician writing
- academic responsibilities
- personal projects
Key Concepts
professional duty
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you carve out creative time amidst a busy schedule?
- What boundaries protect personal time?
A Different Perspective
Even with a demanding job, personal time can be reclaimed with boundaries.
