I know I work fast in surgery- but didn't realize how fast until the other day. Had a couple of cases cancel so mentioned to the staff I was going golfing for the afternoon. They then proceed to imitate me playing golf- sprint to the first tee, swing, sprint to the ball, hit, etc, etc. Kind of funny to watch. Although in retrospect, I run at a pretty high pace during surgery. The slightest misstep gets me irritated. Guess its a product of my training- Dr. Austin used to say "PAUSE, PAUSE" every time we mishandled even a single stitch enforcing that every wasted motion was inefficient. Of course as a result, my times are a full hour shorter than anyone else doing the same cases, which I think translates into fewer patient complications. I just wonder how that is translating into my personal life? Can anyone say "minute man"?
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Can you say "stop and smell the roses"? Actually you do a good job of balancing your professional and personal life.
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