040 - What I learned reading Paul Graham’s Essay “How to do great work” up to page 7.

In this episode of the @3DEEPERCUTS podcast, we delve into the influential essay 'How to Do Great Work' by Paul Graham, founder of Y Combinator. @CHUCKG_MD reflects on his personal experiences in clinical and laboratory medicine and shares actionable insights from Graham’s essay, which emphasizes the importance of working on projects that excite and interest you, overcoming procrastination, and following an iterative approach to discovering what you truly want to work on. The episode also touches on the significance of avoiding burnout, balancing personal interests, and maintaining genuine excitement in one’s career. Highlighting the intersection of medicine and technology, discusses how AI can prevent physician burnout and shares personal anecdotes about maintaining a passion-driven career.

00:00 Introduction to 3DEEPERCUTS Podcast
01:00 Personal Check-In and Reflections
01:41 Paul Graham's Essay: How to Do Great Work
05:18 The Importance of Curiosity and Personal Projects
09:50 Medicine, AI, and Career Reflections
16:51 The Role of Luck and Curiosity in Success
24:49 The Value of Entrepreneurial Spirit in Medicine
29:29 The Role of Boldness and Planning in Achieving Great Work
30:19 Staying Upwind: A Strategy for Creative Success
30:44 Balancing Structure and Flexibility in Podcasting
31:16 The Importance of Avoiding Burnout
31:51 Navigating Challenges and Maintaining Focus
32:16 The Dangers of Overworking and the Need for Big Blocks of Time
33:25 Choosing a Career that Fits Your Personality
36:54 The Perils of Procrastination
45:07 The Power of Consistency and Exponential Growth
47:11 The Importance of Undirected Thinking and Avoiding Distractions
48:01 The Role of Love and Relationships in Sustaining Ambition
55:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

SPEAKER LINKS:

https://paulgraham.com/

PODCAST LINKS: 

SubStack: https://3deepercuts.substack.com/podcast

Website: https://3deepercuts.net

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@3deepercuts?si=-Hbz-I4VWhwiOfmn

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HOST LINKS:

Career Guides: https://chuckgmd.gumroad.com/

Enjoy the episode, Professors.

We’ll catch you next time. Please feel free to reach out with feedback to me. Always looking for ways to make this audio-experience better for you, the listeners.

In strength,

CHUCK-G

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