AWP: Bookstagrams & Burnout: Dr. Kriti Bhagat on Reading, Writing, and Real-Life Optometry

Dr. Kriti Bhagat joins the podcast to explore the intersection of optometry and her deep passion for reading. From launching a successful bookstagram during COVID to editing pre-release manuscripts for major publishers, Kriti shares how books help her decompress, connect with others, and become a better leader. We also dive into burnout, business ownership, favorite reads, and how fiction and nonfiction alike shape identity and creativity beyond the exam room. Follow Brew Reading: www.instagram.com/brew.reading Info on the Gateway Tour - gatewaytour.ai BookNerds page: https://www.practiceperformancepartners.com/pages/booknerds Join the BookNerds Discussion: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kg7fQNNyEQq2HWUEwOX9GP Timestamps: 00:00 – The story behind Kriti’s color-coded bookshelf 01:30 – Her journey through optometry and private practice ownership 05:00 – Launching @brew.reading and finding an audience 08:30 – Harry Potter and the book that sparked it all 13:00 – The power of reading nonfiction for personal growth 16:00 – Why “Buy Back Your Time” changed her leadership 19:30 – Editing for Penguin, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster 25:00 – Go-to rereads: Atomic Habits, Relentless, and more 30:00 – Graphic audiobooks and how we absorb content 34:00 – Writing in optometry vs. personal creativity 37:00 – Instagram, photography, and aesthetic storytelling 42:00 – How podcasting fuels creative connection 46:00 – Current reads: Burnout and All It Takes Is a Goal 50:00 – Thoughts on AI and being ready for disruption 54:00 – Identity, leadership, and knowing your “why” 56:00 – DNF culture and finishing what you start (or not)

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