""I was more nervous for match day than anything else in my entire life. But at the same time, I was very confident in my application. I knew I had put in the work, I knew I was submitting the strongest application I could possibly submit, so I knew I'd have no regrets.""
""One of the most important habits, she says, was the sense of discipline her father, a tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, instilled in her from a young age. Chief among them was 'delayed gratification,' or, as she put it in the video, 'grind now to earn your soft life later.'""
""I think because of that, I've never been someone who crams for an exam.""
""There are no limits to what you can achieve.""
Avery Wooten shared her residency journey on TikTok, culminating in her match at Stanford University School of Medicine. She felt nervous yet confident on match day, knowing she submitted her strongest application. Wooten credits her success to her father, Clarence Wooten, who taught her discipline and the importance of delayed gratification. Her childhood routine included daily math and science lessons, which helped her avoid cramming for exams. Additionally, her father's encouragement to lead with confidence shaped her belief in her potential.
Read at TODAY.com
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