Chapter
The Dangers of Rugged Individualism in Surgery
21:17 - 29:05 (07:48)
The speaker highlights how the medical community's obsession with rugged individualism harms patient care and why it is important for surgeons to recognize their limitations and seek help when needed.
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Surgeons labeled as "top surgeons" may take easier cases in order to maintain their ranking and avoid negative outcomes, while other surgeons may take more difficult cases despite the higher risk of negative outcomes.
21:17 - 23:37 (02:19)
Summary
Surgeons labeled as "top surgeons" may take easier cases in order to maintain their ranking and avoid negative outcomes, while other surgeons may take more difficult cases despite the higher risk of negative outcomes.
ChapterThe Dangers of Rugged Individualism in Surgery
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The US has overemphasized rugged individualism and self-help, leading to a lack of respect for others and a reluctance to ask for help.
23:37 - 27:23 (03:45)
Summary
The US has overemphasized rugged individualism and self-help, leading to a lack of respect for others and a reluctance to ask for help. Apple founder Steve Jobs' openness to learning from others resulted in his most important product not being a physical object, but rather his community of colleagues.
ChapterThe Dangers of Rugged Individualism in Surgery
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker applies Elizabeth Gilbert’s concept of genius, which she elucidated in a TED talk, to her creative projects.
27:23 - 29:05 (01:42)
Summary
The speaker applies Elizabeth Gilbert’s concept of genius, which she elucidated in a TED talk, to her creative projects. Gilbert argued that genius used to be thought of as a spirit that lived in the walls, that was distinct from the creator themselves.