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The timeless art of making a list is discussed on today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast with Shameema Sikder, MD. Dr. Sikder brings us handy time management insight, along with tips on staying organized on this new installment of the Habits and Hacks from Hopkins (H3) series.
At Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Sikder serves as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, and Director at the Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Education & Training.
“I’m a huge fan of making a list and that sort of spills over to actually making maximum use of a calendar. And generally, if it doesn’t make its way on to my calendar then it is hard for me to set aside time for it,” she said.
It’s understandable that some people feel lists constrain them and prevent organic ideas from happening. Dr. Sikder gives insight to these individuals on today’s episode.
“List makers often have a bad rap of being boring people,” she quipped. “You have to have flexibility.”
Eliminating an item on your task list can be a scary proposition, but as Dr. Sikder explains on today’s episode, it is often necessary.
“A list isn’t necessarily a law that I have to follow,” she said.
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