My son loves music.
He dreams of writing songs, performing, and maybe—just maybe—making it big.
But as a parent—and a veterinarian—I see the world differently.
Not because I don’t believe in dreams,
but because I know that dreams are easier to chase when your stomach isn’t empty.
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Passion Can Be Taught. Stability Must Be Earned.
Many people think you’re either born passionate about a career or not.
But I believe passion is something you develop—with discipline, exposure, and maturity.
When I entered vet school, I didn’t love every subject. I dont even have a pet.
But as I saw animals healed, lives saved, and families comforted—my respect became passion.
That didn’t happen overnight. It was forged through work.
Veterinary Medicine is a Foundation.
Music Can Be the Reward.
I’m not asking him to give up music.
I’m asking him to build a foundation first.
Let veterinary medicine be his strong, secure base—
So that one day, he can afford to play, to sing, to create…
Without fear, without debt, and without regret.
Because let’s be honest:
Music is beautiful. But it’s also brutal.
Only a handful rise to stardom—and even fewer stay there.
What happens when the gigs don’t pay the bills?
What happens when you’re 35 and burnt out, with no backup plan?
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Vet Med Teaches More Than Medicine
It teaches:
- Work ethic
- Time management
- Resilience
- Problem-solving under pressure
These are skills that translate to any dream—including music.
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A Message to My Son (And to All Young Dreamers):
You don’t have to give up your dreams.
Just be wise about when and how to chase them.
Finish veterinary medicine.
Learn discipline. Learn structure. Learn to earn.
Then—when the time is right—
Play your music. Write your story. And sing your heart out.
But sing it from a place of strength, not struggle.
Sing because you want to, not because you have to.
Final Thought:
Let passion grow in vet med. Let music bloom after.
Because when you stand on solid ground, your dreams can fly higher—and last longer.
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Dr. Geoff Carullo is a Fellow and the current President of the Philippine College of Canine Practitioners.
