28: Doctors, WARNING: the problem with putting someone on a pedestal

👫👭👬 Hang out with Kristeen & Becc on more social media! 🌎 📽 Kristeen's Youtube: https://bit.ly/3JaSHBE 👋 Kristeen's Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aKX5mq 📽 Becc's Youtube: https://bit.ly/3TQbLKl 👋 Becc's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QgkTqT Hey there, amazing doctors humans! We're back with another episode of Am I Doing It Wrong? Have you ever looked up to someone so much they practically become a medical deity in your mind? We've all been there! This week, we're diving deep into the concept of "pedestaling" and how it can actually hold you back from what you truly want to achieve. We'll explore why we put people on pedestals, how it affects both you and the person you admire, and most importantly, what you can do to build bridges instead. This episode is packed with insights and aha moments, so grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and get ready to transform your relationships with the amazing doctors you look up to. Here are the key points: Pedestaling is putting someone on a pedestal, admiring them greatly and possibly to an excessive degree. This can create a distance between you and the person you admire. When you pedestal someone, you might: This can be negative for both people involved. The person being pedestaled might feel pressure to live up to your expectations and might not be approachable. The person pedestaling someone might miss out on opportunities to connect and learn from the person they admire. The episode also talks about how to avoid pedestaling people and build bridges instead. Here are some tips: Recognize your admiration for someone. See them as a real person with strengths and weaknesses. Don't be afraid to approach them and connect with them. Build a two-way relationship. Now, after listening to this episode, we'd love to hear from you! Have you ever pedestaled someone in your career? How did it impact you? Share your stories and thoughts in our online community. Let's keep the conversation going and empower each other to ditch the pedestals and build meaningful connections. See you online, and remember, you are amazing just the way you are!