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Day 2 of lessons learned. And today's topic is going to be failure, and why it is important to fail. Many super smart folks have already put relevant information on this topic online, and I'll reference some of it as we go. And today, I'll gif it up a bit. #tweetstorm 1/
Those old enough to remember the scene below are probably also old enough to realize that it just ain't true. We try all the time, and we don't always get there. That's (usually) not a poor effort... that's a fact of life, folks. 2/
Folks today seem less comfortable with failure than in the past. I don't think its a generational thing. I think it is a problem exacerbated by social media. If you spend any meaningful amount of time on social media, you read a ton about what is going well in people's lives. 3/
As I enter my final week of Program Directorship, I decided to put together a few "lessons learned" series of tweets. I won't call them tweetorials, as they aren't evidence-based or well-researched. But they are the result of 14 years of experience. Enjoy in that context. 1/
My first #tweetstorm relates to feedback. But not giving feedback; lots of smart people have written widely on how best to do that. I want to focus on how to receive and incorporate feedback. Over my time as PD, I have had a chance to counsel more than 75 fellows in this art. 2/
Whenever you get feedback, ask yourself three questions:
1) Do I agree with this feedback?
2) Do I think this feedback relates to a worrisome issue?
3) Do I know how to address this issue?
Using these questions, the feedback will fit into one of four "buckets". 3/
1) Do I agree with this feedback?
2) Do I think this feedback relates to a worrisome issue?
3) Do I know how to address this issue?
Using these questions, the feedback will fit into one of four "buckets". 3/
@gbosslet Alright, buddy. Since you called me out, I’ll chime in.
I, too, read almost every personal statement. Over fourteen application cycles, I’d wager I’ve read through more than 5000. And while every Program Director has their own take, mine falls fairly close to yours.
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I, too, read almost every personal statement. Over fourteen application cycles, I’d wager I’ve read through more than 5000. And while every Program Director has their own take, mine falls fairly close to yours.
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@gbosslet I’ve read too many that start with “As I (colorful description of an event), I realized then and there I wanted to be a PCCM specialist.” The action varies from “looked down on the vast expanse of the Serengeti” to “stood over the dying patient as they took their last breath.”
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@gbosslet Some of them are a little silly sounding. I think some folks make too much of an effort to ensure their statements stand out. And while standing out can earn an interview and a good ranking if done right, many don’t realize that whats on the page just doesn’t ring true.
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