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The Pursuit of Mastery: Preparation, Mentorship, and Learning From Mistakes
· 49 min · Episode 130 · Explicit
Episode The Pursuit of Mastery: Preparation, Mentorship, and Learning From Mistakes
Most people picture a master clinician as the person in the room who knows every answer. In reality, mastery looks like the opposite, and admitting what you do not know. Ross talks with FlightBridgeED co-founder Eric Bauer about the “rage to mastery”, the advice that kept him in EMS after a series of difficult calls nearly drove him away, why expertise is perishable, and how ego creates resistance to learning.
Then, Will speaks to Master Your Medics founder Geoff Murphy about a medication error that changed how Geoff understood team culture. They explore what happened, and why psychological safety does not lower the standard.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why sustainable learning habits are more valuable than ambitious goals • How experienced clinicians can model vulnerability without undermining their credibility • What to look for in a mentor who will challenge blind spots • How to turn an uncomfortable call into action-oriented preparation for the next patient
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Guests: Eric Bauer, CEO and Co-Founder of FlightBridgeED Geoff Murphy, Founder and Lead Educator of Master Your Medics
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- https://flightbridgeed.com/
- https://www.masteryourmedics.com
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