In this conversation, Mr Adi Kumar, a Consultant Neurosurgeon, shares his professional journey and why he chose medicine and neurosurgery.

He discusses the unique aspects of neurosurgery and the challenges of being a neurosurgeon. Adi also talks about the lessons he has learned from neurosurgery, such as discipline, sitting with uncertainty, and making difficult decisions.

He shares his experience as a vulnerable parent and we discuss the importance of lived experience and empathy.

Adi discusses the birth of his book 'Work Less, Live More', the paradox of productivity and how. writing and journaling can be beneficial for personal reflection and mental health.

He also talks about the role of doctors as content creators and how doctors can use social media to educate and inspire others.

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========== Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 01:17 Journey into Medicine 02:12 Motivation behind choosing Neurosurgery 03:27 Neurosurgery as a Unique Specialty 05:49 Trepidation of speaking to on-call Neurosurgeon 07:52 The Challenges of Being a Neurosurgeon 09:20 Lessons from Neurosurgery for Life in General 12:15 The Experience of Being a Vulnerable Parent 17:19 Genesis of the book "Work Less, Live More" 19:52 Productivity Framework and The Paradox of Productivity 24:01 One Book that Everyone should read 25:15 Benefits of regular Writing and Journaling 26:32 Taking Care of the Body 29:29 The Role of Doctors as Content Creators 32:09 Overcoming Anxiety of Showing Up on Social Media 36:10 The Future of Adi's Career, Content Creation and Writing 37:55 Getting in Touch