The PEA-SimpliMD Digest – This Week in Micro-Business 🚀📚 May 19-25, 2025

This week has been a blend of reflection and realignment for me.

Settling my mother’s estate wasn’t just an emotional journey—it was a professional wake-up call about the weight and responsibility of organizing your financial life, business affairs, and legacy. It reminded me how important it is that we, as physicians, don’t just work in our careers but on our future.

From family responsibilities to angel investing and finally demystifying micro-corporations vs micro-practices, this week’s content offers you a deeply personal lens and practical clarity to keep building your micro-business confidently.

🧠 Inspirational Quote of the Week from Me

“It’s not just about organizing your finances—it’s about organizing your life story so others can understand your values after you’re gone.” – Dr. Tod Stillson

📅 Weekly Blog Recap

📘 Monday: What I Learned Settling My Mother’s Estate

🔗 Read More Losing my mom was hard, but being her executor taught me what doctors need to do now to prepare their families for the future. This post shares practical estate planning tips I wish I had known sooner.

💰 Wednesday: Angel Investing Isn’t Passive—It’s Personal

🔗 Read More Many physicians assume angel investing is “set-it-and-forget-it.” Not so. I walk you through my own venture capital experience—and why your mission must align with your money.

🏢 Friday: What Is a Micro-Corporation—and Is It the Same as a Micro-Practice?

🔗 Read More Confused about these terms? I break down the key differences between a physician-owned business vs a patient-focused practice—and why both matter for your long-term autonomy.

🔧 Top Tool of the Week:

🧰 Mindset Shift Mapping Worksheet → Access Here

🧰 Mindset Shift Mapping eBook → Access Here

This free eBook and worksheet helps you rethink your professional identity, your transition from employee to entrepreneur, and align your mindset with your micro-business goals. A perfect pairing with this week’s estate planning and micro-corporation content.

🤝 Affiliate Highlight of the Week

👨‍⚕️ Pattern: Disability & Life Insurance for Doctors

You can’t build legacy without protection. Pattern is my go-to partner for term life and own-occupation disability insurance. Their physician-first approach aligns perfectly with this week’s estate and asset protection theme.

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📚 Resource of the Week

📘 Free e-Book: Job Options For Independent Doctors

This guide walks you through the numerous jobs available in the marketplace for self-employed medical professionals.

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⚡ Your Charge for the Week

Whether you’re building legacy through your micro-business, investing with intention, or simply gaining clarity on your path—don’t just drift. Make decisions that align with your deepest values.

Until next week, Dr. Tod Stillson Founder, Physician Entrepreneur Academy