The Better Pill Podcast - The Benefits of Making Lists | #Productivity | #Short | Ep. 3

The Benefits of Making Lists | #Productivity | #Short | Ep. 3

06/06/21 • 7 min

Adrian talks about how a simple list can make a night and day difference in productivity, efficiency, and safety. He also talks about how a list can save limbs and lives, literally.
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Helps me remember
02:18 Saves a lot of time
03:30 Clears my mind
04:15 Helps me prioritize tasks
05:23 Saves limbs and lives
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You can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast
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Links:
Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande: https://amzn.to/35CNC19
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zEFISL
Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3qaj2pf
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3gKCZOT
Youtube Mirror: https://youtu.be/rKxOrArALVM

Previous Episode

About Us | Ep. 2

In this episode, Mike and Adrian introduce themselves and The Better Pill Podcast. They talk about their past experiences that made them start this podcast. In the latter half of the episode, they give a brief overview of the different series and topics in their lineup.
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health
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You can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast
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Links:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSSvcs
Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3vVxTFT
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2U94aLF
YouTube Mirror: https://youtu.be/jnjnEUHQoH0

Next Episode

Using a Planner in Med School | #Productivity | Ep. 4

Adrian talks about how time management is key for success in med school. He busts the myth of the common notion that you will have absolutely no time for non-med activities. Using a planner is one of the most practical ways to manage your time efficiently, and have extra time for family, hobbies, and other interests.
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Episode intro
02:01 Whom this episode is for
03:39 Benefits of using a planner in med school
03:50 Time management is life
06:40 Gives you a greater sense of control over your life
08:59 Exercises planning skills
11:03 Increases self awareness
13:21 Digital or physical planner?
19:38 How I used my planner in my daily med life
26:53 How did using a planner affect my med life
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You can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast
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Links:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qakDey
Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3qaj2pf
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3j0rEgF
Youtube Mirror: https://youtu.be/4-0mPVClZCk