Greg Memmott (Pediatrics) is a second year medical student who is already matched into pediatrics as part of an early match program called EPAC at the University of Utah. Greg and I have worked together in RealMD over the past two years and presented at conferences about how to start leadership programs during medical school. Like everyone else, Greg’s journey includes unexpected twists and turns. Holding onto values instead of specific titles outcomes or activities is a central lesson from our conversation. Wisdom like this comes out of his struggles with health and specialty exploration process. Often, we can get defensive in the fight with external forces, life circumstance, and forget to listen to the inner voice. Asking yourself questions like, What is it that I really want out of my life and career?, Do my pursuits match my values? After talking with Greg, I am reminded that it is helpful to frame identity formation into a process of letting go of rigidly held professional expectations, being more open to the journey, and connected to internal values.