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Stimulus - Learn Tools to Crush It in Your Medical Career

The Fine Print of Crushing It | Small actions for big impact

Oct 21, 2024
In this discussion, Dr. Adaira Landry, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and co-founder of Writing in Color, joins Dr. Resa E. Lewiss, a professor of emergency medicine and TEDMED speaker. They explore the power of micro-skills like financial literacy and effective communication for career growth. They address workplace challenges such as mansplaining, share strategies for navigating student debt, and emphasize the importance of allyship and knowing when to say 'no' to prevent burnout. Transformative literature also finds a place in their conversation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Developing a personal framework for decision-making is essential to prioritize opportunities that align with one's passions and prevent burnout.
  • Financial literacy is crucial for new professionals, enabling them to manage debt effectively and enhance their overall quality of life.

Deep dives

Framework for Saying Yes or No

The discussion emphasizes the importance of developing a personal framework for determining when to say yes or no to opportunities. This is particularly crucial early in one’s career when the pressure to say yes is high, often leading to overwhelming task loads that lack genuine interest. Recognizing the value in selectively embracing opportunities can prevent burnout by prioritizing activities that offer personal growth or align with one's passions. The speakers suggest analyzing whether a project contributes to one's development or if working with certain individuals will result in mutual growth, using this assessment to guide their decisions.

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