Dear Editor, I recently published an invited article, “A View Point on - Retire Before You Tire” in the journal of Current Cardiology (J Curr Cardiol 2025;3:163-6). The contents were shared with my colleagues through social media. I have received some interesting comments which I would like to share with your valued readers. Very well written article on an important subject facing the physicians, once they are past their prime! I personally agree that one has to be fair to the patients as well as oneself. Pursuing medicine is both physically and mentally demanding profession. The consistent need to upgrade technical skills is never an easy task in advancing years. It is true that it hurts our ego sometimes to admit we are slowly falling behind. The reference to our ancient tradition and the wisdom of dividing life into 4 ashrams indicates there is more to life beyond medicine and professional work. True, surgeons are more vulnerable but even physicians are affected by the stress to a greater or lesser degree! (Prof. SB, Ex-AIIMS, New Delhi) This insightful article is an eye-opener for many medical professionals and also provides us a sound perspective on why other things should also matter in our lives. It is very important to do well in your profession but equally true to pursue your passion, hobbies and things you wanted to do which you have not done because of your professional commitments. I am sure this will help many medicos, including me, to get a clear understanding about what next after your career and why it is essential to balance family life along with our professional work. The books you referred to, case studies and the poem are extraordinary. I wish more such articles on nonmedical topics and spirituality were published in scientific journals for the benefit of the medical community that often neglects these aspects. (Prof. MG, Health Policy Planner, Gandhinagar) Loved every word, even though it doesn’t apply to me as yet, as a doctor. However, it gives an insight to me about every human who is working, whatsoever may be the age, that there lot more in life than only work. (Brig SB, Neurologist, India) Very well written, especially the 5 regrets, which are so true and relate to us females! (Dr. SJ, Gynaecologist, Gurugram) The poem you quoted touched my heart. Being an Army officer’s daughter, I found this feeling very familiar. (SP, Former movie actor, Mumbai) I have read it with interest. Most hospitals in the USA want a cognitive assessment done before renewing privileges after age 70. I had to undergo a cognitive assessment 3 years back. (Dr. RA, Physician, USA) Wow!!! A leading Cardiology journal selects a manuscript of a Neurologist on a general topic for publication. Kudos indeed. Cheers for the Journal and keep it up. (Brig AA, Retd., Physician, Delhi). The comments received highlight two main points: Scientific Journals should encourage the publication of such articles of general interest, as reading these stimulates the mind in its own way When such articles are published in scientific journals, there should be a way to disseminate this information and make such publications accessible to the general public. All these and other comments received can be accessed on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10PjXuONnEzLBQumNWrFC974EAbmJ0CgI/view?usp = sharing. Financial support and sponsorship Nil. Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest.
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