In this episode, Adrian and Michael talk about 5 high-yield techniques they used to help them stay focused in med school and beyond.

Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
04:02 #1 Limit your social media usage.
09:51 #2 Use pomodoro technique.
14:58 #3 Maintain good health.
17:48 #4 Engage in non-med activities.
23:31 #5 Find a motivation. But more importantly, build self-discipline.
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Links:

Adrian's Apps:
Newsfeed Eradicator: https://tinyurl.com/bzzfnsc4
Selfcontrol App: https://selfcontrolapp.com/

Mike's App:
Freedom.to: https://freedom.to

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