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Rich dad, poor dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
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Rich dad, poor dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter

  • Jake P. Mann
  • February 25, 2023
There is something different about ‘the rich’ – they play the money game differently. Rich…
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ST1 paediatrics interview practice 2023

  • Jake P. Mann
  • February 1, 2023
Monday 6th Feburary 2000-2130 2023 via Microsoft Teams A evening of mock questions for those…
Uncovering acute liver failure in children
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Uncovering acute liver failure in children

  • Jake P. Mann
  • January 19, 2023
“What is causing liver failure in these healthy children?” This is the question we were…
Awaken the giant within by Anthony Robbins
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Awaken the giant within by Anthony Robbins

  • Jake P. Mann
  • January 8, 2023
If you truly decide to change, you can make it happen. Awaken the giant within…
Goal-setting for a meaningful year [Blog 009]
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Goal-setting for a meaningful year [Blog 009]

  • Jake P. Mann
  • January 3, 2023
New Year is often a time of reflection, making plans, and setting goals. I have…
Clinical(-academic) interview tips [Blog 008]
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Clinical(-academic) interview tips [Blog 008]

  • Jake P. Mann
  • December 14, 2022
A fulfilling career is a critical component of a fulfilling life. A job can be…
The war of art and Do the work by Steven Pressfield
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The war of art and Do the work by Steven Pressfield

  • Jake P. Mann
  • November 13, 2022
Sit down and start your work; there is no shortcut. The war of art by…
So good they can’t ignore you by Cal Newport
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So good they can’t ignore you by Cal Newport

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 20, 2022
Develop unique skills to create a meaningful career. So good they can’t ignore you by…
Effective altruism & high-impact medicine from sub-specliaty [Blog 007]
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Effective altruism & high-impact medicine from sub-specliaty [Blog 007]

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 17, 2022
This blog is adapted from my episode on the HI-Med Podcast. What is effective altruism…
You are a badass at making money by Jen Sincero
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You are a badass at making money by Jen Sincero

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
Change your mindset to change your bank balance. You are a badass at making money…
The courage to be disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
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The courage to be disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
Use your control over your mind to improve your work, relationships, and life The courage…
Magic of thinking big by David J. Schwartz
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Magic of thinking big by David J. Schwartz

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
A practical guide to a ‘positive mental attitude’ The magic of thinking big by David…
The last lecture by Randy Pausch
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The last lecture by Randy Pausch

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
Approach life without taking yourself too seriously, but be prepared to work hard The last…
The road less travelled by M. Scott Peck
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The road less travelled by M. Scott Peck

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
Life is difficult. The road less travelled by M. Scott Peck is a philosophical and…
The art of learning by Josh Waitzkin
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The art of learning by Josh Waitzkin

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
When you internalise the process you can reach a higher level. The art of learning…
Getting things done by David Allen
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Getting things done by David Allen

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
Know what is outstanding and plan physical actions Getting things done by David Allen is…
The compound effect by Darren Hardy
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The compound effect by Darren Hardy

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
Be impatient to act, but patient for results. The compound effect by Darren Hardy is…
Purple cow by Seth Godin
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Purple cow by Seth Godin

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
Very good is bad. Purple cow by Seth Godin is another excellent short book but…
Zero to one by Peter Thiel
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Zero to one by Peter Thiel

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
The innovations that create change don’t provide incremental improvement, they are truly novel. Zero to…
The E-myth revisited by Michael E. Gerber
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The E-myth revisited by Michael E. Gerber

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
Don’t fall into the trap of working in your business and not on it. The…
Start with why and Find your why by Simon Sinek
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Start with why and Find your why by Simon Sinek

  • Jake P. Mann
  • July 3, 2022
Knowing what drives you and your organisation can save 1000 future decisions. Start with why…
Value(s) by Mark Carney
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Value(s) by Mark Carney

  • Jake P. Mann
  • June 6, 2022
Crises have shown how what we value has been separated from our values. Value(s) by…
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
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Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

  • Jake P. Mann
  • June 6, 2022
Simplicity. Perfectionism. Control. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson gives a detailed account of the man’s…
First impressions: on the importance of first job in FY1 [Blog 006]
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First impressions: on the importance of first job in FY1 [Blog 006]

  • Jake P. Mann
  • June 5, 2022
Every doctor I speak to remembers their first job. Not a vague hospital/speciality but the…
How to be productive [Blog 005]
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How to be productive [Blog 005]

  • Jake P. Mann
  • May 22, 2022
Productivity is a feeling. You can measure your output but I believe that productivity is…
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
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Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

  • Jake P. Mann
  • April 23, 2022
We are merely vectors that bring creative ideas into being. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert…
Struggling to differentiate: on the need to encourage doctors to cultivate specialist interests [Blog 004]
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Struggling to differentiate: on the need to encourage doctors to cultivate specialist interests [Blog 004]

  • Jake P. Mann
  • April 23, 2022
If you are a UK doctor applying for speciality training, there is no incentive to…
Atomic habits by James Clear
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Atomic habits by James Clear

  • Jake P. Mann
  • April 18, 2022
Consistent small actions can lead to substantial change over time Atomic habits by James Clear…
Talk like TED by Carmine Gallo
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Talk like TED by Carmine Gallo

  • Jake P. Mann
  • April 18, 2022
Nine steps to make you a better speaker Talk like TED by Carmine Gallo is…
The art of work by Jeff Goins
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The art of work by Jeff Goins

  • Jake P. Mann
  • April 18, 2022
What is your calling? The art of work by Jeff Goins is a book about…

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