drshirleydavis.com/about-dr-shirl…
This is her biography from her website. Looks likes she's the CEO of a consulting firm, and used to be head of HR with expertise in diversity and inclusion.
This is her biography from her website. Looks likes she's the CEO of a consulting firm, and used to be head of HR with expertise in diversity and inclusion.
blinki.st/c87019b62fd6?b…
When @DrShirleyDavis speaks, "90 percent of the audience agrees that they would live their lives differently if they could do it again. They’d live purposefully – with more passion and less procrastination."
Less procrastination is so me! I feel seen!
When @DrShirleyDavis speaks, "90 percent of the audience agrees that they would live their lives differently if they could do it again. They’d live purposefully – with more passion and less procrastination."
Less procrastination is so me! I feel seen!
blinki.st/c87019b62fd6?b…
"Being able to imagine your future is one of the first steps to making it happen."
Agree - without a vision the people perish (Prov 29:18)
"Being able to imagine your future is one of the first steps to making it happen."
Agree - without a vision the people perish (Prov 29:18)
Davis outlines a number of transformative events in her life. A car accident, a marriage and divorce, motherhood, spiralling debt, and being held up at gunpoint during a bank robbery.
It made her re-evaluate what she was doing with her life.
It made her re-evaluate what she was doing with her life.
In the end, we need to be able to dream again if we're going to live a fulfilled life. This reminds me of that Pixar movie Up which I found quite poignant.
blinki.st/c87019b62fd6?b…
Davis was clearly a resilient woman. She bounced back and learnt to take risks. She pushed out of her comfort zone, and she grew as a person.
Each time she took a risk, she made a plan. Unfortunately she advocates the pro-con method, which is not great...
Davis was clearly a resilient woman. She bounced back and learnt to take risks. She pushed out of her comfort zone, and she grew as a person.
Each time she took a risk, she made a plan. Unfortunately she advocates the pro-con method, which is not great...
I think a better method is the WRAP process by the Heath brothers (Chip and Dan). Widen your choices, reality test your assumptions, attain detachment and prepare for failure.
The last point is similar to Davis' "exit strategy".
heathbrothers.com/wp-content/upl…
The last point is similar to Davis' "exit strategy".
heathbrothers.com/wp-content/upl…
blinki.st/c87019b62fd6?b…
Davis cites @JamesClear on "time inconsistency"- the "tendency to value immediate rewards over future rewards".
She thinks the way to overcome procrastination is to think about them differently.
Davis cites @JamesClear on "time inconsistency"- the "tendency to value immediate rewards over future rewards".
She thinks the way to overcome procrastination is to think about them differently.
Davis recommends "behavioural chaining" which is a fancy name for breaking your tasks into smaller micro-tasks. This reminds me of Cerfolio et al.'s paper on robotic thoracic surgery. Where trainees were struggling, he'd break the step into smaller steps and teach those steps.
Davis also writes a little bit about what I'd call imposter syndrome - the thought that "what if I'm not good enough?"
This thinking "can make you feel hopeless, powerless, and worthless".
This thinking "can make you feel hopeless, powerless, and worthless".
Another good point Davis makes: "Measure your success in terms of your goals, not other people's. And remember that failure is part of success. In fact, it's the best way to learn and move forward!"
blinki.st/c87019b62fd6?b…
"In reality, we’re born with only two fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. Everything else is either taught or acquired."
This reminds me of my childhood nightmares - falling and falling. I didn't really enjoy skydiving either.
"In reality, we’re born with only two fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. Everything else is either taught or acquired."
This reminds me of my childhood nightmares - falling and falling. I didn't really enjoy skydiving either.
"It’s impossible to live your dreams when you’re living in fear."
Makes me reflect? What am I afraid of?
Makes me reflect? What am I afraid of?
Davis outlines a 6 step strategy to overcome fear:
1/Name your fear
2/Interrogate your fear
3/Desensitise to your fear
4/Build self-confidence with +ve affirmations
5/Remember how you conquered fear:write it down
6/Keep mentally rehearsing success.
1/Name your fear
2/Interrogate your fear
3/Desensitise to your fear
4/Build self-confidence with +ve affirmations
5/Remember how you conquered fear:write it down
6/Keep mentally rehearsing success.
blinki.st/c87019b62fd6?b…
Davis uses "me-time" to celebrate, reset and refocus. In a reflective moment, she realised she needed to plan and have a purpose.
To develop a purpose statement ask:
1/Who am I?
2/Why am I here?
Davis uses "me-time" to celebrate, reset and refocus. In a reflective moment, she realised she needed to plan and have a purpose.
To develop a purpose statement ask:
1/Who am I?
2/Why am I here?
From your purpose statement, write your life plan.
My purpose/mission statement: to train better doctors and train doctors better.
My life plan: Develop expertise in medical education and video-assisted coaching by doing my PhD. Once my PhD is done, pivot into #MedEd more.
My purpose/mission statement: to train better doctors and train doctors better.
My life plan: Develop expertise in medical education and video-assisted coaching by doing my PhD. Once my PhD is done, pivot into #MedEd more.
Davis suggests five categories for the life plan:
Career
Health
Personal relationships
Finances
Spirituality
Career
Health
Personal relationships
Finances
Spirituality
blinki.st/c87019b62fd6?b…
Davis recommends loving yourself. It's a part of the golden rule: love your neighbour as you love YOURSELF. If you don't love yourself, how can you love your neighbour?
If you're always giving too, you won't have anything left to give => burnout
Davis recommends loving yourself. It's a part of the golden rule: love your neighbour as you love YOURSELF. If you don't love yourself, how can you love your neighbour?
If you're always giving too, you won't have anything left to give => burnout
Davis recommends two tiers of relationships. Tier 1: trusted family members, friends and colleagues. Tier 2: the extended network. Be sure to maintain diversity in your extended network.
Next the leap of faith - time to step out of the boat.
Next the leap of faith - time to step out of the boat.
These blinks for me are clearly influenced by Christianity. There are some good pointers, esp about facing your fears, and having a vision/dream/goals. I think many people lack a clear purpose direction. They get to the top of the tree and then wonder, "what now?"
These blinks offer a solution to this quandry and the search for meaning.
@threadreaderapp unroll please.
@threadreaderapp unroll please.
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
