Mar 12 2018 70 mins 372
In this episode, Mike is joined by Eric Benchimol and Richard Keijzer, two academic physicians who recently published an article titled “Living Like an Academic Athlete: How to Improve Clinical and Academic Productivity as a Gastroenterologist.” The article was published in Gastroenterology, the top-ranked gastroenterology journal, and the world’s #46 ranked scientific journal (according to Google) and they join us to talk about some of the unique productivity challenges that academics face. We talk about the need to balance multiple areas of responsibility, how to create systems to ensure success and minimize stress, and they share some of the things that have worked for them and allowed them to achieve their academic goals. While the information that we discuss in this episode will benefit anyone, if you work in an academic field you definitely don’t want to miss this as Eric and Richard share strategies and tips to help you succeed as an academic athlete. Get Podcast Updates Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email. Cheat Sheet How Eric and Richard came to write the article on productivity for academics [1:05 ]How they got into productivity [6:00 ]How productivity is viewed in the academic world [11:56 ]Why having a system really helps when you have multiple roles [14:00 ]How they define productivity and the benefits of the paper for an academic [20:48 ]The routines that they both do on a daily basis to stay productive [25:45 ]What Eric’s journaling habit looks like [28:51 ]How they avoid distractions and notifications [31:29 ]How to say no to meetings in order to protect your productive time [34:04 ]How having a mentor will help you stay on course to meet your goals [39:19 ]How to get a mentor or seek out a mentorship program [47:51 ]Self-care to help you perform at an elite level [50:48 ]The reception that their article has enjoyed in the academic world [59:58 ] Links Living Like an Academic Athlete: How to Improve Clinical and Academic Productivity as a GastroenterologistDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted WorldGetting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free ProductivityNew Yorker: Atul Gawande on coachingHeadspaceRescueTimeHarvard Business Review: The Making of a Corporate AthleteEvernoteFeedlyEndNoteThe Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy Connect with Eric Benchimol & Richard Keijzer @ericbenchimolLinkedIn: Eric Benchimol@richardkeijzerLinkedIn: Richard Keijzer If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how.
