Learn about REAL Success at https://www.bradlea.com/realsuccess   Brian is a cardiac surgeon dedicated to the compassionate delivery of the most advanced heart care. As a recognized authority on surgical therapies for advanced heart failure,  Brian is also very passionate about clinical innovation, research, and education, having published nearly 80 articles in peer reviewed journals, numerous book chapters, and also presented at several national and international conferences. Check out Dr. Lima by going to his website, www.Brianlimamd.com   00:00 Intro 01:27 How did Dr. Lima pick the HEART 02:02 Follow Dr. Lima! 04:05 Who is lucky to get a new heart 07:21 How much schooling has to occur for this 07:58 Dr. Lima’s Book Heart to Beat is out and ready for your purchase on amazon 10:23 What can you do to maintain a healthy heart? 15:06 The mindset of a surgeon during the operation 16:21 Bomb One: We must address heart failure 22:00 The money in the work 29:11 Bomb Two: There’s a price to getting to where you want to in life if it’s worthwhile 31:35 Bomb Three: Don’t overthink it, trust the process and take the shot. 34:24 The trials and tribulations of starting a practice 34:36 Bomb Four: Always be closing 38:20 The story of the heart 43:00 Is there such a thing as a “broken heart?” 46:14 The stereotype of the surgeon 46:44 Bomb Five: Blaming others for your failure is the way to keep failing 48:56 Advice to other heart surgeons 49:46 Bomb Six: Be likable and respectful; people want to wanna work with you 53:16 Attention #BOMBSQUAD -- pay attention! 55:00 What chest pain feels like 01:01:15 Everything in moderation 01:08:27 Focus on what you can control