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THIRD THINKER



TME 79: Why the World Is Running Out of Blood in an Age of Medical Miracles
The Psychology of "I’ll Do It Later" (And How to Hack It)
If 95% of people agree that donating blood is a "good thing," why do only 3% actually do it?
Economists call this the Intention-Behavior Gap. It is the chasm between who we want to be (heroes) and who we actually are (people who hate needles). This gap isn't because you are lazy or uncaring. It is because your brain has a few evolutionary "bugs" that prevent you from acting.

Dr. ARUN V J
Jan 255 min read


Quote 52: "When we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change." - Avatar Aang
Most self-help advice is like going to a desert dweller and trying to sell them swimming lessons. It’s "motivation" without context. You can show them the most beautiful pool in the world, but if they don't see water as a necessity for their current survival, they won't learn.
Conversely, if you go to a fisherman and ask him to conserve water, he’ll look at you like you’re crazy. He’s surrounded by it. He has no "need" to change his relationship with it.

Dr. ARUN V J
Jan 194 min read


DRD 55: How High Performers Actually Use Artificial Intelligence Every Day
Did you know you can train your AI?
Most modern tools (like ChatGPT or Gemini) now have a Memory feature or "Custom Instructions." This is a game-changer.
If you don't use this, every time you open a new chat, the AI has amnesia. It doesn’t know who you are, what you do, or what you care about. You have to explain context all over again. Exhausting.
Instead, you need to feed it context so it "remembers" you across conversations.

Dr. ARUN V J
Jan 176 min read


Quote 51: Why The Smartest People Are Losing -“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change" - Darwin
We think "Survival of the Fittest" means being the Alpha. The strongest. The smartest.
But Darwin actually said: "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change."
In 2025, "what you know" matters less than "how fast you can unlearn it."

Dr. ARUN V J
Dec 21, 20256 min read


DRD 54: Mastering Prompt Engineering in Healthcare AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Prompt engineering is not merely about generating text; it is about cognitive extension. It allows a physician to scale their ability to communicate, educate, and analyze data. The barrier to entry is low, but the ceiling for mastery is high.
Those who invest in learning the syntax of this new intelligence will find themselves with a powerful partner in practice. Those who ignore it may find themselves increasingly burdened by the administrative weight that their AI-litera

Dr. ARUN V J
Dec 19, 20256 min read


TME 77: What To Do Before You Need a Transfusion: The Truth Nobody Tells You About Blood Loss
Crystalloids = speed
Colloids = staying power
Blood = survival
You cannot hydrate your way out of anaemia.
You cannot “volume expand” your way out of coagulopathy.
You need blood when the body needs oxygen, clotting, and long-term support.

Dr. ARUN V J
Dec 9, 20255 min read


Quote 52: “I never lose. I either win or learn.” The Mindset Nelson Mandela Used to Survive Prison and Change the World
Mandela’s mindset teaches one powerful idea:
Your real victory is your ability to learn—nothing else.
Once you understand this:
Failure stops scaring you
Risks stop intimidating you
Growth becomes natural
Purpose becomes clearer
Life becomes a series of experiments, not battles
You become unstoppable.
Because no one can defeat a person who refuses to lose

Dr. ARUN V J
Nov 27, 20256 min read


TME 76: Understanding the Impact of Cancer on the Body
Cancer is not just a disease.
It is exhaustion—in the body, in the family, in the healthcare system, and silently, in the blood bank that supports every treatment step.
People often focus only on chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or immunotherapy. But behind the scenes, blood transfusion holds up the entire treatment.

Dr. ARUN V J
Nov 21, 20254 min read


Quote 51: “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” — Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee wasn’t speaking about punches.
He was speaking about identity.
About conviction.
About the rare strength required to not be shaken by speed, shortcuts, or distractions.
In a world obsessed with doing a thousand things once,
be the person who does one thing a thousand times.
That is how you stand out.
That is how you make real impact.
That is how you build a legacy.

Dr. ARUN V J
Nov 17, 20256 min read


DRD 52: You Speak Even When You’re Silent: The Science of Non-Verbal Communication That Shapes Your Destiny
If you’ve ever been overlooked despite knowing more — it’s likely your non-verbal presence that needs upgrading, not your intelligence.
Presence isn’t about dominating a room; it’s about owning your energy within it.
Walk with intent.
Speak slower.
Hold eye contact for one heartbeat longer.
Smile with authenticity, not performance.
These micro-behaviors compound into macro-perception — people start seeing you differently because you see yourself differently.

Dr. ARUN V J
Nov 13, 20255 min read


TME 75: “SDP vs RDP: The Truth No One Told You About Apheresis Platelet Donation”
Apheresis = Specialized donation where only platelets/plasma are collected.
RDP = Pooled platelets from multiple donors.
SDP = Platelets from one donor via apheresis.
SDP is safer and cleaner, but costs more.
RDP is quicker and cheaper, but carries higher exposure risk.
Both save lives — the right choice depends on the patient’s condition, not myths.

Dr. ARUN V J
Nov 12, 20255 min read


Quote 50: "The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions."
Growth doesn’t happen in comfort.
Every time your mind feels stretched beyond its limit — you’re evolving.
You’re becoming someone new.
Someone who thinks bigger, sees wider, and feels deeper.
That’s not instability. That’s expansion.
So, the next time an idea scares you — lean in.
Because your mind, once stretched, will never shrink again.

Dr. ARUN V J
Nov 11, 20256 min read


DRD 50: “Most People Stop Thinking Too Soon: The 3 Levels of Thinking That Separate the Wise from the Rest.”
We live in a world drowning in noise and speed.
But the quiet mind — the one that thinks in layers — wins every time.
Because while others chase what’s urgent, thinkers build what’s important.
If this post made you pause, share it with a friend who always reacts fast but regrets later.
Let’s make deep thinking a trend again.

Dr. ARUN V J
Nov 6, 20256 min read


DRD 48: Emotional Intelligence: The Skill That Outranks IQ (and Why You Need It Now)
We spend years learning math, language, and science.
But no one teaches us how to manage emotions — our own or others’.
That’s why brilliant people still struggle with anger, burnout, or fragile relationships.

Dr. ARUN V J
Oct 31, 20255 min read


TME 74: The Truth About the “Universal Donor”: What is Universal Donor? Why O-Negative Blood Isn’t Always Universal
Most people think:
👉 “O negative blood can be given to anyone.”
Sounds simple. Feels heroic.
But here’s the truth — it’s not that simple.
I’ve seen it firsthand in the blood centre.
We call O negative the “universal donor” blood because it lacks A, B, and Rh antigens — the main flags our immune system looks for.
So when a patient’s blood group is unknown, especially in emergencies, we grab O negative. It saves lives.

Dr. ARUN V J
Oct 30, 20255 min read


Quote: 49 "We learn nothing from life except through the prism of our assumptions." — André Gide
Every one of us is walking around with invisible glasses that color our reality.
Most never take them off.
But those who do — they start to see.
That’s where self-growth begins.
That’s where leadership becomes wisdom.
That’s where life truly happens.

Dr. ARUN V J
Oct 28, 20255 min read


DRD 51: The Lie We’ve All Been Told About Hard Work: Embracing Microbreaks for Success
The most dangerous myth of productivity is that rest is a reward for hard work.
It’s not.
Rest is what makes hard work possible.
When you schedule microbreaks, you’re not being lazy — you’re being strategic.
You’re acknowledging that your brain is biological, not mechanical.
And that simple shift can be the difference between a career that burns bright — and one that burns out.

Dr. ARUN V J
Oct 24, 20255 min read


Quote 48: What Vs Why : “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.”— Friedrich Nietzsche
We live in a world obsessed with how-tos — how to get rich, how to be productive, how to stay happy.
But before the how, there’s always the why.
Nietzsche understood it.
Frankl lived it.
Sinek explained it.
And maybe now, it’s your turn to ask yourself:

Dr. ARUN V J
Oct 18, 20255 min read


TME 76: “Why Some People Refuse Blood Even When It Can Save Their Life — The Shocking Truth Behind It”
The most well-known group is the Jehovah’s Witnesses, who strictly avoid transfusions of whole blood and its primary components — red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma. Their belief comes from biblical passages such as Acts 15:28-29, which they interpret as a command from God to “abstain from blood.”

Dr. ARUN V J
Oct 12, 20254 min read


Quote 47: Nothing Gets Easier — You Just Get Better - Life
Nothing gets easier. You just get better.
And that’s beautiful — because it means you are never stuck. You are always evolving.
When life feels impossible, don’t wish for ease. Wish for wisdom. Wish for strength. Wish for the version of you that can handle anything.
That version already exists inside you.

Dr. ARUN V J
Oct 11, 20254 min read
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