True North Success Podcast

Discipline Over Motivation: Building Success Through Grit and Service

24 min · 27. maj 2026
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What does it take to leave everything familiar behind and rebuild a successful career from the ground up in a new country? In this inspiring episode of the True North Success Podcast, Amy Kim sits down with physician leader Dr. Shahiem Hartley to discuss resilience, mentorship, discipline, and creating impact beyond medicine. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Dr. Hartley shares his incredible journey from pharmacist to physician, researcher, and healthcare leader in Canada. He opens up about the realities of immigration, adapting to a completely different culture and climate, and the grit required to rebuild a professional career from scratch. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Hartley shares valuable insights on leadership, networking, mentorship, and how healthcare professionals can expand their influence beyond the clinic into broader healthcare systems and leadership roles. He also discusses the importance of building multiple streams of income, maintaining discipline over motivation, and choosing a positive mindset daily. This episode is packed with practical wisdom for professionals, entrepreneurs, immigrants, healthcare workers, and anyone striving to create meaningful success while staying grounded in service and purpose.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

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