Ep 22: Johnny, 39, Anesthesiologist and Clinical Informatics Scientist, Salt Lake City, UT "Ikigai"

When he’s not researching the influence of the environment on surgical outcomes or working in the OR, Johnny is watching birds, reading and admiring the starscape as an amateur astronomer. He loves the Japanese concept of ikigai, balancing your passion and skill and turning it into something you can actually get paid for. He likes centering himself with physical activity and hiking. We discuss science, maintaining a sense of purpose and the book, the Great Animal Orchestra. Johnny recommends checking out Zazie in the Metro by Raymond Queneau for a fun, absurdist adventure in Paris.