Overthinking is the tendency to ponder all possible outcomes when an event occurs. It's something that happens to all of us, but learning to manage it is crucial, especially for doctors in private practice. In the book entitled "Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking" , Jon Acuff. delves into the concept of overthinking and offers practical steps to conquer it. He introduces the notion of "soundtracks" – those repetitive thought patterns or scripts that influence our actions and decisions. Overthinking isn't a personality trait; it's the sneakiest form of fear, robbing us of time, creativity, and goals. It's an epidemic. He gives 13 steps to overcoming overthinking.