- Trust your personal natural intuition and degree of introspection. It is important to know yourself well including your personality, lifestyle preferences, and financial goals. - Important to research less commonly discussed learning opportunities including training programs, hospital visits, online continuing education, and fellowships in different specialties. - Leverage your network to help in your personal decisions including people who know you well like family and friends. Be artful in how you ask for their support. - It is important to be measured and contemplative. These decisions require at least medium-length commitment. A hastily made decision can compromise valuable months or years. Don't rush into a decision. It is okay to take your time and explore all of your options. - An early career surgeon who is looking to further their surgical training, network and expand their professional growth, or improve their critical thinking and adaptability in different surgical settings, these are options to expand your knowledge and find a greater degree of satisfaction in your career.