Alternative CV
Dr Paul Tern works as a doctor by day, but in his spare time he finds and interviews people who have chosen to pursue more unconventional careers, hobbies or side projects. Focusing on the Asian context where traditional professional careers still rule, he explores the stories of individuals who have bucked the trend and built an alternative CV. Join him for some far-reaching conversations as he listens to their journeys, explores varied and interesting fields, and ultimately unearths advice and wisdom that we can all learn from. Come and be inspired - new episodes every Thursday.
Alternative CV
ACV27: My Top 5 Lessons of Season 1
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Paul Tern
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Episode 27
In this episode, I talk about my job as a doctor in the department of Infectious Diseases managing COVID-19 suspects and patients, and I recap the top 5 lessons that I've learnt from 6 months of interviews.
Here are my top 5 lessons from Season 1:
1. Just start
2. Provide value
3. Recognise that it's common to face times of struggle
4. Be confident in your own ability to learn
5. The end goal is to be better than yourself