For ophthalmologists, saying “no” is not a weakness but an important step for long-term success, according to a presentation at Real World Ophthalmology.
It is easy for ophthalmologists to overbook themselves due to a fear of closing the door on future opportunities, which may affect their ability to set proper boundaries and cause the quality of their work to suffer, Michael Greenwood, MD, of Vance Thompson Vision, said.
“Saying ‘no’ is not about shutting down opportunities but about preserving focus, energy and long-term potential,” he said.
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