Five things I wish I knew at the start of my career
The speaker discusses the realization that one's career does not define their entire identity and shares their own experience as a recovering drug addict. They emphasize the importance of being value-centered and not solely focused on the career. They also discuss the regret of committing to working Saturdays and the negative impact of overworking in a clinical setting.
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Ah, the things we wish we could tell our younger selves! This week, I’m chatting to the fantastic Dr. Alan Mead from Michigan, USA – better known as the host of the Very Dental Podcast. We’ve come together to talk about our top 5 things we wish we knew when we first started our dental career. Alongside the clinical gems, we’ve got great advice on maintaining top-notch mental health, nailing your priorities, and acing that elusive work-life balance.
Highlights of the episode: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Dr. Alan Mead 03:14 The Very Dental Podcast 05:16 You are not your career 10:32 Don’t commit to working Saturdays 13:33 Things to avoid 17:08 Things to pursue 22:39 Work to learn 24:25 The internet 27:05 Understanding people 28:56 Magnification and light 32:04 Sectioning teeth 34:16 Private dentistry 40:34 Outro
