In this insightful episode, Dr. Michael Chapman—orthopedic icon, educator, and founding force of the OTA—shares the origins and evolution of Chapman’s Comprehensive Orthopaedics and its new collaboration with JBJS. Reflecting on serendipity, setbacks, and his unexpected path from aspiring dentist to world-renowned traumatologist, Dr. Chapman offers a candid look at the lessons behind a legendary career. From reimagining the role of textbooks in the digital era to shaping generations of surgeons, his story is both inspiring and deeply instructive for the future of orthopedics.