17 - Lessons Learned: Reflections of a Pre-Med Student with Brandon Rawlins

Today we welcome Brandon Rawlins incoming medical student at Wake Forest University. His drive and determination to achieve excellence in his field is one that is tough to come by. Doing the hard work is in his DNA. Tune in to learn Brandon’s approach to facing challenges and chasing dreams. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Brandon Rawlins and his journey to med school 00:01:35 - Brandon’s entrepreneurial experience00:02:36 - Comparison between entrepreneurship and the pre-med journey00:03:01 - Brandon’s drive and obsessive personality00:04:49 - Struggling with fear of missing out in college00:06:14 - Dealing with imposter syndrome00:09:13 - Enjoying challenging classes over electives00:14:39 - Viewing himself as a "business" from a young age00:24:17 - Overcoming lack of motivation00:24:51 - Importance of taking action00:25:49 - Avoiding comparison to others00:26:43 - Advice for pre-med students00:37:42 - Approach to research and problem-solving00:40:07 - Valued character traits00:44:32 - Importance of focusing on fundamentalsIf you would like to learn more about Brandon you can check him out here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrandonrawlins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futuredrbrandonrawlins/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonrawlins/