In summary, Gooby, a former neurosurgeon with 20 years of training and experience, left his career due to dissatisfaction and ethical concerns about the effectiveness of his work. He discovered that lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and stress management were more crucial for patients' recovery than surgeries, which often did not address underlying issues. Gooby struggled with the realization that the medical system was not set up to promote true healing, which led to ethical conflicts and a sense of being stuck in a job he no longer believed in. With his wife's support, he decided to quit his job, despite having no clear plan for the future, to avoid continuing a life that was making him unhappy. He started a CZcams channel to document his hikes and time spent with his dog, finding solace in nature and aiming to cherish the moments with his pet while exploring new possibilities for his life.
I was skeptical, because he said he was educated at MIT, which does not have a medical school. 🤔 After reflecting on his story and watching a few more of his vides, I think he is on the up and up, and now am a believer. 🐶
@@piterbzymas6462Buddha, Evkart Tolle, Jeff Foster to name a few. You’re already awake but it’s covered up with years of conditioning. Good luck and I wish you well. 🙏🏼
I faced stage 4 throat cancer twice and I hit nature hard, got a puppy 8 years ago and she has not left my side.. I can’t speak, she’s raised on hand signals.. best ever relationship.
Just left my commercial banking job after realizing I have been missing out on my children’s lives. Just took a business analyst role working no more than 40’s per week, no more evening work, no more weekends.
You did something 99.9999% of people would never be able to do (become a neurosurgeon) and now you're doing something 99.9999999999% of people would never be able to do - living a fulfilling life.
WRONG you are an order of magnitude out. Roughly one in 100,000 becomes a neurosurgeon in thr US which means 99.999% either cannot do, or don't do for whatever reason.
Hi Dr G! I am an RN who worked in hospitals for 15 years, mostly Labor & Delivery. I also quit my job in 2017. Our medical system is broken. YOU did the right thing. I am extremely disappointed in the physicians of America as a whole. If more would do the right thing, they could make healthcare much better, but they have not. I am hopeful for a better future of healthcare; I believe new and better treatments are coming soon. These new innovations are purposefully suppressed right now.
I have a PhD from MIT, 1998 geophysics. I was working at Hopkins in a big data group. I started feeling like this about science, like it isn't healing the world, it's just chasing government grants. I got chronic fatigue syndrome. Doctors said I was "just depressed." So I quit my job, stopped sitting at a desk, sold my house, figured out how to heal myself, stopped stressing, started believing in something greater than myself, got better, moved west. Now I'm a lifeguard and a swim instructor. Just got backyard chickens. Life is more meaningful. Feeling better all the time. I understand.
@@bonbons0220 Yah! As the Brits say, "Good on you!" Much happiness. I believe CFS is a malfunction of The HPA Axis, due to Stress! I had(have) CFS, Too. They should have figured that out many decades ago..I don't trust "research," either. THEY BLAME EVERYTHING ON "DEPRESSION." ALWAYS BLAME CFS ON IT! CFS IS VERY REAL AND VERY SERIOUS. IT IS NOT DEPRESSION.
@@KeillaSellay idk faith in god has been manipulated all throughout history by the rich and powerful. i think what we need is people who think for themselves. faith in a higher power or not should be irrelevant and personal when it comes to social discourse. whether or not you believe in god clearly has no correlation to your ability to be rational as there are irrational atheists who make bizarre claims about all religion and rational theists, who acknowledge the harm religion has done on a mass-scale throughout history, but still see the value in the religion itself, perhaps from the perspective of how religion has played a necessary role in educating people in times before public education even existed. rather than the system or empire of religion responsible throughout history for causing harm in the name of God.
I’ve never been helped this much by a doctor in my entire life. Ironic that I just canceled my health insurance because it’s worthless. Thank you for making this video.
As an IT clinic analyst, I'm so burned out and ready for a life change. I totally understand where you're coming from and if I wasn't married I would sell everything and just live off the land. May God be with you and your journey. Thanks for the video.
I understand bud…also worked as an IT specialist…I’m pretty sure I was burnt out also…retired at 55…decided to leave before the job killed me…because it was killing me slowly…
My grandfather taught me, at 15, " learn two jobs, one with your mind, one with your hands... At 35, I walked away from corporate & became a carpenter. Retired & very happy.
Medical professional here... walked away after 40 years of high stress 24/7... sold everything and lived off the grid. Immediate happiness and content... I'm still here.
Thank you Jesus! “And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.” - Acts 2:17 “The Holy Spirit is God Himself, sharing with us His own life, pouring out His love in our hearts, and giving us the power to overcome.” - John Wesley
You have more courage than 99.9% of any person in the world. Every single person wants to do exactly what you have done (including me) but nobody has the guts to do it! Americans and Canadians have been sold on the lie that the only way to succeed is to work that 9-5 everyday until you're in your 60s. Sometimes the only way to succeed in your heart is to break the rules and live how you want to live. Money CANNOT buy happiness. I would rather live my entire life being dead broke and happy than to live rich and sad. Congratulations on your mental success!
No one has the guts to do this because not many people are fortunate enough to be a MIT graduated neurosurgeon. This guy has been a neurosurgeon for ten years making close to a million a year? He can absolutely afford to make moves like this. The majority cannot.
@@traderhines76 I don't have any of that and I did it! It's a lot harder without cash but anyone *can* do it. It's so worth it. People need to stop ignoring their gut when it's telling them 'this life is killing me.' Don't let it! Be brave!
@@jenbhikes No. not anyone can do it. Anecdotal evidence is the exception and not the rule. Just because you and the millionaire MIT doctor without children can do it doesn’t mean the majority of society can do it.
@@fortissimoX Who can afford to quit but are afraid to? Do you know the average salary in the United States? The majority of people are living check to check. I’m clueless as to how you arrive at the notion that the majority of people can afford to quit. That’s truly perplexing.
The moral of the story is, quitting is ok sometimes, and to not beat yourself up due to some of lifes hardships and failures. I need to remind myself of that.
Enjoy your special journey. I am glad i got out of my job too not the way i planned. I was gtg tired. Life is great 🎉. Money and material things equal zero . Happiness peace and my time is all for me.
@@Goodfellow1234567That Is a fabulous, great idea.That is, the journey that I took is to become educated in alternative medicine.And fortunately, I've had the opportunity to help some others and help myself in that area.Thank you for posting that.
God will give you the right direction to go because only He can see ahead of you! I urge you to follow Christ; He is the only way, truth, and life! Jesus IS the answer you've been looking for; ask Him to show you the way and reveal Himself to you! A happy life is possible, you just have to allow Jesus into your heart and let Him take control. It's not the easiest thing to do, but it does work! This works for me and it works for so many others. Truly seek and ask God and He will show you the truth. God bless and I will pray for all who see this!
Only when you have reached a certain level. For the rest of us it is irrelevant. It will cost you more than a piece of mind when you have a family and unable to support them.
I am a chronic pain sufferer from degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis, bone spurs, fractures from neck to tailbone. Pain is my life and I will die in some degree of pain. Surgeons have straight up refused to do surgery because I was considered too severe for any surgical intervention. I have been in nursing homes twice re-learning how to use my arms and walk. Its a hard pill to swallow to know you have no hope to get better. It just won't happen. It's a dark night of the soul. But, I have kept going through sheer stubbornness and a kind of quiet rage against the dying of the light. I try to write. I do my best to understand people. I am small but I am free. Thank you for sharing your story. Just know that I, for one, do appreciate your story and I am happy for you as well. If you are looking for a new career, how about writing. Might be worth it. Or teach. Share the experience. Thank you. Much love!
Wow! Your life story is a testimony in itself and more encouraging than the neurosurgeon who has his health and his healthy spine. He needed to mention his words of gratitude and positive gain out of what he was blessed to do to come full circle. You spoke about both sides and how overcoming day and night is an ongoing process yet you choose to write and excel with what you can work with and always enduring. God bless you!! Keep being a light in a world of darkness.
I agree with @ZoeGamer101 - I'm a 32 year Chiropractor with 29 straight years of debilitating degenerative disc recurring countless times. Long story short I looked into the published research of the microbiome (gut bacteria) and degenerative disc. Microbiome connects with many physical and mental conditions. Along with eating beef, fermented dairy and many eggs daily. I began nightly walking. A short walk transpired into longer distances up to 2 miles. Began using resistant (elastic) bands for push and pull exercises. Then increased walking to AM as well as PM for 4 miles daily. Each month I improved. I have been pain free for over 16 months and can basically do anything and still working without disc pain. There is more to add, but this is the nutshell story. Countless people with numerous neurological, physical, mental conditions improve with exercise and a carnivore (no carbohydrate diet) diet. Write back if you desire.
Hi I am a family doctor in Australia. It does not carry the same prestige as a specialty, or pay the same salary, however, I feel I can help my patients with preventative health advice similar to what you mentioned, no smoking, exercise, get outside to help relieve stress, diet etc. I have seen patients who have had surgery for various issues, some successful, some made the patient worse. I recommend surgery as a last resort. I feel a little sad that someone with your talent and knowledge got to a stage where you felt you had to leave the profession for your own sanity. However I do admire you for making the brave choice to walk away, and hopefully you can find something to make you feel happy and satisfied in the future.
I've never before sat through a 45-minute video, completely mesmerized, with just a man talking to the camera. No music. No text. No graphics. This was all about your story and trust me, I wanted to hear every single word.
Lol went in to settings on the video, top right of screen click on the wheel, sped up the video 1.75x. Great story and I was able to get all of the important info in about half the time. ❤
This guy is a REAL ONE ! He was able to escape the matrix ! This goes to show that, people do have hearts, but some ignore it whilst others like this man, keep it real, listen to it and make sure they do what’s right. Love ya, brotha !
Hospitalist here, 8+ years into being an attending and beyond miserable. I have been struggling with the urge to walk away from Medicine for some time, and then CZcams brought me to your video. Thank you for sharing your story. Though I am a complete stranger, I'm proud of you and hope that I can be brave enough to make the same decision.
After 20 years as a government I.T. network engineer working long stressful hours I remembered what my first boss said 20 years earlier. Suddenly one day he tossed me his keys and said "One day you will wake up, look in the mirror and not like what you see! Don't wait as long as I did." He walked out and never looked back. I packed up, walk out, moved on and became a Flight instructor then 15 years flying for WildFire Air Attack in Canada. Instead of sitting infront of Microsoft Windows I flew in Cessna Windows. The best decision I ever made. Healthy & Happy at 66 👍😎
I’m a young 23 year old guy who just got an offer letter to a well known very large corporation as a network engineer. Do you have any recommendations as to how to balance work and life early on to build good habits to prevent losing myself along the way? Luckily in this day and age, the civilian sector has a lot more opportunity for a hybrid work from home schedule, so having more time to focus on self and home life is probably better now than it has been the past 20 years, but I’d like to absorb any knowledge you might have to help better set me up for success in the long run.
@@itsroskull6327 hey man I'm in it myself I started at 19 as an intern I'm 38 now. I look , yes the job helped me obtain my home and all that other stuff but I honestly am burned out. As humans we can only do the grind for so long before it takes mental stress.maybe someday down the road you'll change your mind and want to become something else but you won't know until "you know' by then hopefully your set off with the basic necessities. Until then learn as much as you can , enjoy the work you do. Good luck
I just told my brother that our healthcare system is broken. It cannot function as a business and properly help people. I usually don’t watch long videos but I couldn’t stop watching this one. You’re a good man with the proper heart to help people. Why not start your own non surgical practice where you can still help people. Just listening to you share your experiences was good for me. To know there is someone left that truly cares and wants to help others. I believe most doctors don’t really care about much past their pay. You’re not that guy. God bless you Goobie.
Hear, hear. Been unemployed several months after losing a dream job and been reeling, lost ever since. Was planning and getting my gear together to take a lengthy camping trip soon with my dog but felt guilty for not using that time getting another job. Think this guy just helped me choose.
I’m a Neurosurgeon. The industry is corrupt. I never caved in. People may say I don’t operate enough but I don’t care. I continue to strive to serve my patients. I educate them about preventive medicine and non surgical treatments. Patients with chronic pain should check out Dr.Sarno’s work. Check out the movie “This may hurt”. Much pain is in the brain. The emotional brain is real. I encourage Breath work, Emotional release, Meditation,Diet,Sleep etc. My patients get better. God bless.
You are 1000% correct. I kept going to multiple docs trying to find out why no one was trying to find and fix the root cause of my problems. My last appointment 15 years ago with a dermatologist, I got my answer.....she said, we don't do research to find root causes, we don't seek to find root causes, we manage the problem (s) with pharma and surgery when appropriate. If you want to find root causes, find a study somewhere in the world and get involved with it. Then she said we can no longer help you - she yelled at her 2 assistants and said are the next 3 patients installed in the back waiting rooms? And she just left. I ended up fixing myself with low back/sciatica issues and skin issues with diet changes, more cardio, weight lifting/resistance exercises & stretches and lifestyle changes. My whole body/mind has changed. 100% what you said in video. CZcams allowed me to find the best holistic/functional docs and weight training coaches. For me, YT is the best technology the world has to offer if you do the work reqd. to find the true gems who can help you. :)
I went to see two spine surgeons for my lower back problem, the younger surgeon who just graduated straight up ask me when do I want the surgery? I kind of felt that he just viewed me as cash cow. The older surgeon told me that my condition is very common and the best option is modify my life style, eat healthy diet, exercise everyday and no bending back lifting, he told me surgery is the very last option that doesn’t come risk free. Few months later I was so much better, and 6 years later although I have occasional sore back but manageable, I still live a very normal active life. I’m so thankful for the older surgeon’s advice, I think you can continue to be a surgeon, but teach patients to opt for more conservative treatment than surgery.
I don't think he should feel bad about what he has done already. He should be happy that he decided to quit to allow time for him to get a new prospect of life and work. After awhile he can go back to continue his work in a new way. He can open his own clinic to offer his neuro patient s new options in fixing their neurological problems. This way they can save a lot of money while he still make good money and feel good.
This is the new American dream we need. More exercise outside, healthier foods, less stress, being in good company. We've lost the simplicity of existence. Kudos to him for reminding us!
Thank you for sharing this. Our medical system is a ‘sick care’ model, not a ‘well care’ model. Once you saw that, it was very hard to unsee. You have strong integrity. You’re a beautiful person.
I think to have a wellness care model we would need socialism or something like that because more due to the fact it’s about different incentives than just maximize shareholder profits where even ceos are afraid of hostile takeovers for not maximizing enough so even they are forced into this otherwise the billionaires buy a large shares and vote them out and cause this chaos for all the people in the US
old, overused term, but y es. As a nurse and patient.....it's 100% true. I'd hardly call it 'care' though even when with "sick"before it. It's symptom and NUMBERS (labs) appeasing.....NOT curative, not root cause analysis by ANY means. Mafia that waits for you to have urgencies and surgerie$.
i am sharing him on afew platforms, it is a important message. i believe several are sharng that raised the count exponencaly, share from share from share....
Because enlightenment is not limited to holy people, philosophers or great thinkers etc. Everbody can experience it. It just takes time. It can happens at any age and once you know who you are and what really life is all about, it will set you free.
It is refreshing to see a doctor that is actually concerned about the patient and not see them at dollar signs. I hope you will consider teaching and add Naturopathic medicine to your teaching. You are the kind doctor we all need. Thank God you found the right wife, she seems to be wise.😊😊
YT algorithm knew I needed to “hear” you. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in 1998. I can honestly testify that only within the past 4-5 years and doing/changing 86% of what you just discussed, has helped me live a more pain free and higher quality of life. I have 4 dogs of my own who help to keep me sweaty and active at age 60🙂😉. All the best 💛. btw…..those mosquitos are HUGE 🦟🦟🦟😳🦟🦟🦟
A slightly different perspective. A big thank you to you and to all brain surgeons. Without you some of us wouldn't be here . We wouldn't have even got a chance to see our first or second birthdays. Or would have been given an opportunity to have children of our own, ....I understand the dilemma you were faced with, but thank you along the way you did good, you tried, you inspired. Now it is your time to recharge and regroup, reimagine. I'm here, but would not have been, without talented, smart, brave people like you. Thank you 😊
Thank you. Congratulatons. Maybe too read John Muir. No crises here. Walden Pond. Have a farm grow flowers trees..Down size. Cout mire what is beautiful. You are discovering your more true self. Be thankful. Be a naturalist or interpretative park ranger 😮 now is a true path!🎉 i was hung up in real estate. Like your neurosurgery. I let go too. I like to backpack in the Sierra's more. Snow capped peaks peaceful. i go into a Buddhist or Christian meditative awakening stance
Thank you so much for this video! It resonated deeply with me and articulated what I've been feeling for quite some time. I've been working for the NHS in the UK for five years, and from the very beginning, I realised that the healthcare system is not there to truly help people get better but to live off their reoccurring health problems. Right now, I'm at a 'crisis' point in my life and often feel like a fraud at work. Like you, I've decided that moving away from my current lifestyle and embracing a slower pace in a remote area is the only way to save myself from burning out. Unfortunately, I can't afford to quit just yet. I'm gradually working toward a better future, and in the meantime, your words reassure me that my thoughts are valid and give me hope for the coming years. Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your own endeavours. ❤
Your job now is learning how to live a happy, authentic life. You are still an MIT graduated Neurosurgeon but now you also have a unique and valuable take on life which I am very greatful to you for sharing. In this way you are relieving a great deal of silent sufferering taking place right now in the lives of so many disillusioned people. Thankyou for sharing your new reality and helping so many others begin a journey into theirs 😊❤
My skin clinic tells me “if you cut the tag off a new cloth, you don’t get returns.. it’s the same thing! If the treatment didn’t work.. too bad! Consider you cutting off the tag” i said I’m not a cloth! I’m a human Now that’s a new level of greed and inhumanity
I did exactly the same with I.T. in investment banks. I just absolutely had enough. The commute, the people in the office, the politics, the blame culture, the lack of job security, looming ageism, the office, the lack of care.
From the bottom of my heart: Thank you for performing the Life Saving Brain Surgery on me 8 years ago. Perhaps some surgeries are not necessary, but mine was. I had a damaged area of my brain that caused seizures, and now I have a repaired area of my brain (and screws in my skull) and have been seizure free ever since you removed the bad tissue. Thank you! I owe you my life!
Hi Goobie. I am a classically trained psychotherapist and practiced for almost 20 years in both acute care hospitals and in private practice. What you have said in the video resonates with me more than words can express. I walked away from the medical field twice. First when I relocated from Florida to Maine and then again from the trauma service at a large level 1 trauma CTR here in New England. The medical field changed so much int he years of practice. I totally agree that the change from patient centered care to a more dollar model did happen. The enablement of medical systems to allow patients to direct care and the hospitals allowing to make more money. I have not practiced now for about four years and presently lost in the system. I cant find something that challenges me to want to work. Again I am very lost at the moment but I know that the medical field is not for me. All the training and money I spent. Again your story resonates within me. Thank you
I can relate! I had a career in the nonprofit child and family services world and things changed over that time. I changed too! I looked back over my career and suddenly saw that the system had 'inexplicably' failed to solve any of the problems I'd been focusing on for twenty years! And there was lots of wisdom in some practitioners but they were hog tied by regulations to *not do* what works best. I have hope! I see a wave of like minded professionals who have left their fields, who are healing themselves and fueling up for new approaches to helping people. ❤
I’m so happy I watched this video in my 20s. It made me think deeply about my life circumstance. Thank you for sharing your experience, I’m sure it’s changing the trajectory of people’s lives.
We're learning and listening. A gr8 👍 friend of our family retired after being a Neurosurgeon, his wife a pediatrician. He'd visit after a rough day in surgery and come play his guitar. We exchanged many a food.
This man just proved Hustle Culture is a lie. CZcams had become corrupted by ads and corporate interests. This is a real video and people are loving it. Thanks for telling the truth.
It brings me so much joy and something else... connectedness I think; to realize that so many others are enjoying this video and that its spreading so virally. It makes me feel like everyone else is much more like me and seeing things for what they are, albeit with hope and not so much doom and gloom. We can do this ALL of us together and reject the division rhetoric & the programming---and instead usher in a new renaissance for humankind much closer to serving the people and not greed based... Healing not Treating. Flourishing not surviving. Love & LIght!
@@Freakazoid12345 if thats your take away then you missed the entire point of the video. Ask yourself why hustle culture exists? It never existed in the past. In the very beginning man lived in tribes where each member had a job and the tribe would thrive. Then during the height of the egyption empire agriculture was created. It allowed people to harvest large amounts of food so that they could spend more time developing society and technology. Then look at the industrialization era in western history. We were able to use oil and other fuel to power large factories to create mass produced goods/food/resources. What happened during these times? Civilization thrived and grew and people were able to work one job for the most part. We even had something called pensions where a person could work 20+ years and get paid a retirement salary. Fast forward to today... you have to work 2 jobs in many cases to just afford rent and a car payment. Why? We are more productive then ever arent we? Why should we have to work MORE? It is because you have been lied to. There is more then enough money to go around. However, executives have become so greedy they are stealing money from the workers through the pracitce of wage theft. Yes... you can look it up. The working class has lost over 1 trillion in salary due to stock options for executives over the past 50 years. You are being told your lazy and you have to have to "hustle" to survive. This is in fact a lie designed to get you to produce "content" for these big companies. Not to mention provide cheap services for people with money. Why not just go drive them around and buy their groceries. Anyways you will relaize it some day. I wish you the best.
Out of all the thousands of clips that I've ever watched on CZcams, this is the one clip that has had the biggest impact on me. Thanks for sharing your story.
Jesus is the only way truth and life. True peace will be achieved when you commit and be serious about your walk with Him. Jesus IS the answer you've been looking for; ask Him to show you the way and reveal Himself to you! A happy life is possible, you just have to allow Jesus into your heart and let Him take control. It's not the easiest thing to do, but it does work! This works for me and it works for so many others. Truly seek and ask God and He will show you the truth. God bless and I will pray for all who see this!
@@GoobieAndDoobieYou are spirited HUMAN FIRST. ALL BLESSING to you for following your core principles. It is very difficult to obtain access to optimal and eastern medicine as the insurance machine we pay thousands and thousands will not cover natural remedies. Then, no one around believes any of what you are feeling inside. It’s lonely.
The level of focus in the midst of a bug and mosquito frenzy earns my most utmost respect. This is the level of focus I would want in a surgeon, ironically.
@@Tone2K lmao bro you are so funny! You took the words out of my mouth. The way he’s calmly talking not bothered by the mosquito! Me on the other hand if I see one in the room I’m freaking out, opening all the lights in the room!
Your bravery has inspired me and so many others! Thank you for sharing your story. I know you will thrive even more now that you are following your heart. So glad for you! I don't feel so alone for following my heart.
Next thing he knows he will be out of the mountains and begging on the street of some big city. Well, at least there's going to be fewer mosquitoes then.
Whoa! My story. Was getting ready for back surgery, but before they operated, one doc told me lose weight , and walk! I did, got well, no surgery! 30 years later….no surgery, I thank that doc every day!
& drink a lot of water too .... i always tell anyone whom i've had a conversation with,to drink a lot of water as my much as possible ..... bcuz most of the food that you eat daily are either salty or sweet , if you drink tons of H2O then it'll help minimize the salt & sugar that you put in your body that day ...... that's why,if i order a venti caramel frap or mocha frap @ starbucks,i always ask H2O same size ..... good day !!!!!!
@@johnnier.o.d4746 also 2 oz of water per pill! Folks taking supplements or meds just take with a swallow is my experience in the medical public. Very sorry that our clinical lab industry doesn't talk up the value of good hydration (and sleep!) So many other liquids on the market taste better or 'my water isn't tasty'. Whelp plain however you like it, chilled, iced, warm or my fave room temp with a straw is how I tackle the 3 liters a day just for starts this 70 is to have. Can you hurt yourself on too much good water? Know where the nearest rest-stop is and generally you'd have to drown yourself to die vie water. Former sleep tech as well and who's more neurotic? Us BRPSGTehcnologists up all night gathering your data or you with possible sleep difficulties???! My opinion, it's a tie. peace out
I have watched thousands of videos. And this is by far the best 45 minute video I have ever watched. This video needs to be in every elementary school, every high school, every college. What our parents did...isn't working! I'm 54, I'm sick as hell, I'm burned out, after 28 years I got laid off, my husband was terrible but I wanted to "keep the family together" except we're not together bc everyone is burned out and depressed. There are millions of us who can't afford to head to the mountains. So something needs to change as a society. I had the happiest childhood and then the 90s hit and HGTV told us our houses weren't enough and our lives weren't enough and we needed to work more more more and then we all...just burned out. That run on sentence felt so good, take that Sr. Dorothy and my college professors and anyone else who thinks run on sentences are what's important. I just did the dishes I hadn't done in two weeks while I watched this and now if you'll excuse me I'm going to walk my very depressed dogs. My kids barely speak to me anymore since my surgery and depression and I need to get endorphins back into my body to change that. I hope your future plan turns out to be life coach. But for now enjoy the mountains=) happy healing. Your 45 minite video just saved another person's suffering.
I think the fact this video went so viral speaks to the need that people collectively feel to lose the need for a plan, to just wander into the woods and to belong to the land instead of the idea that land belongs to you.
@@darylfoster6133say all those with a wage enslaved mentality hopeless enslaved by a handful of globalist psychopaths via their corrupt and manipulated monetary system?
Not possible until we do something about the capitalisation of healthcare. What is particularly healthy about a mega corp sending out a "surgery" service...that will lead to so many more issues than those that exist
Lol I'm sure you all already know but a surgeon cannot do the surgery alone. There needs to be a whole system to even pick the right equipments, sterilize them, set up the room, anesthetize the pt and that's just listing the things you can see. There is a whole slew of things working behind the scenes to make even one surgery happen, not to mention the postop care
Thanks for being just a genuine dude and doing what is right for you and your family. It will all come together whether there is a plan or not. Great video, wish you lots of courage in your new ventures. Keep them coming!
Incorrect, it's more like, have a: 1. Mostly Plant based diet. 2. Meditate or have a way to reduce stress in spite of work conditions. 3. Be with nature and exercise, like hiking. 4. Low sodium diet. 5. Have community, by having friends, interacting with family or other forms of being social. 6. Sleep enough 😎
@@user-sc4eb7vr9gSorry man. But you need meat to heal. Meat, eggs, milk, unpasturized cheeses and vegetables/fruits. Also salt is good for you. It’s only when you don’t drink enough water where it’s not good for you. Also too much water without salt is also not good. You need a balance simply. Salt without water will dehydrate you. Water without salt wont bind into the cells. Cheers brother
Wow!! It hit home for me. I spent 30 years as a fire medic. Saw a lot of human misery. Saw and treated every kind of trauma, suicide, cardiac issues, strokes and many things you can't think of. The new kids hiring on had no work ethic, no brotherhood, entitlement. The hospital ER staff was becoming more angry and arrogant. I was very unhappy. Gain weight. Acquired 3 herniated discs. Saw a spine surgeon regularly. Had 2 knee surgeries. I walked away from the career. Lost 30 lbs. Sleep all night, every night. Changed my diet. No stress. Do what I want, when I want with no set schedule. After 2 years. No more back issues. No more knee issues. No need for knee replacement now.
Yes! It seemed like we went from being the patient’s advocate, to an environment of the patient being the enemy, and it seemed like it happened overnight! New nurses thought they were too important to handle anything but “trauma”, and everything else “should have gone to the primary doctor’s office”. Oh, and everyone in pain was “faking it”.
So good to hear! Stay on that path. A health or social support system is neither healthy nor social if it wrecks the people working in it. We commercialised two areas that never should be commercial: health and law. Both result in back breaking hours and stress - no money can compensate for that once the adrenaline stops giving you the highs.
@@isiscastillo2036 I've also noticed hospitals recently changing for the worse 😭💔 As bedridden patient, it's extremely scary. Where are all the good nurses going and will some of them ever come back? 😞😢
This was very eye opening. I just turned 20, and have been doing flooring for 5 years already. I don’t always love it, I’m usually in pain because of it. And as a result, I’ve allowed myself to get somewhat lazy and waste the early stages of my youth. Hopefully I aswell can turn my life around, for the better. Thank you goobie, for showing me there is light in a world so dark
Saying, "I don't know" might be one of the healthiest things you can do. I'm only 38 and have found that no one on this rock has a clue. Day by day man.
@@Lavir391 Turning 32 in 2 months. Make a decent amount of money ($8.5K after taxes a month) and I still yearn for more. I dont like where I live, not happy, and all that jazz. But im going to push through to save so I can stop working in like 18 years.
Your comment about one one having a clue, is proof in the comment section by either antisocial clown scammers or just plain idiots, which make up 99% of the characters on this great rock, I commend you for pointing that out. I say live life in wild shots, take on challenges that come up, more so than setting up some kind of bullshit plan. A: the plan you setup (college, career track etc) will be obsolete by the time you're done ( AKA why most tech workers keep loosing their jobs) or B:you will die unexpectedly ( falling on a hike, getting stabbed in an uber, unknown blood clot) . Peace
I'm a lawyer, spent 10years of my life training to be one. I quit being a lawyer 14yrs ago and now work as a community worker. I get more satisfaction working with the vulnerable members of the community than the years I spent as a lawyer.
Me too. 6 years studying in the uk. 12 years in private practice lining their pockets not mine I quit. Emigrated and past 11 years working for myself in textiles. Never happier.
Goobie, you are so brave. Thank you for sharing your story with the world. I hope that you continue to find happiness, peace and contentment on your new journey! 😊
I’m a 73 year old woman who started my nursing career at age 20. I have been an RN for 53 years and have recently retired. Medication and surgery, are the tools used for the sick. But what are the tools of wellness? A natural, simply prepared food, exercise, sleep, friendships, a relationship with nature, helping others. You are living your best life now. Congratulations on sharing and keep supporting a better way to health.
hi do you have an advice for someone who don't have the motivation to prepare simple food for themselves, always going for junk food, and skipping brusing teeth, and can't clean the room? I wasn't like this before but now I find it so difficult to do these simple things
From what I undesrand he is saying in this video is that medication and surgery are not necessary even for the sick. Dr.John E Sarno has written about it many years ago in his book "Mind over back pain"
@@xx-dw1gp ou may actually just be like me and have some variation of ADD. my advice is to work on methods of organization, write things out step by step if you need to, make lists, anything to help you with these things. small tasks can seem so big sometimes and it just kinda pushes you into not doing them or procrastination. i totally get what you mean and i hope you find peace, or maybe even get medicated 😂❤ im not i just had to rewire my brain a bit to help myself out!
Surgeon here. Preach my brother, lead the way. Medicine and surgery are due for a serious overhaul. thank you for opening up this important conversation
I hope you're one of the 0.1% of (American) surgeons that's actually a good person and treats their patients and colleagues with respect. Every surgeon I've ever known was either an absolutely insufferable arrogant prick that treated others like they were disgusting creatures lower than them, or a psychopath devoid of all emotion, empathy, and care. I get the worst anxiety when I know I have to interact with one.
Gooby did something that nobody else would do and is standing up for what is right. I'm praying for you Gooby. I'm praying that you find a way of life with compassion, joy, and lastly fulfillment. I have found my fulfillment of life through the sharing of the Gospel. Your story really inspired me to do something that you are passionate about, but also something that has fulfillment. Thank you, and God Bless.
Massage therapist here, i completely agree with this message. Massage is the same like fixing the drywall, but not roof. People won't listen and are lazy or in bad life situation, so they can't fix the pain
"Nobody has 40 minutes to listen to me explain why I quit my job" 10 million people came here to listen. I just wnated to show my gratitude for this video, it in itself was veey healing. I wish you happiness, great health and success in anything and everything you decide to take on.
I subscribed, not because I am going to particularly like this type of content, but because it takes a brave person to give up that lifestyle he already did the hard work for, for something he believes in.
What a thought-provoking video! I truly enjoyed listening to you as you transition. You're on your way... be as patient with yourself as you would with a loved one. Be kind to you. May the force be with you.
i would inagine he saw the corruption in the medical and health industry and was so disgusted he was unable to deal with the emotions surrounding it. very sad im sorry to hear. rip.
maybe it is because he made a few mistakes and then his patients wanted to sue him… they face a lot of pressure to do the right move but it isn’t always the casr
What about the ones saved by surgeons who operate on patients with cancer, or those who had car accidents or got attacked. Or pregnant women who are having problems with the baby or during birth. Or do you really think they should just eat healthier?
As I've always said, anyone who wants to save the most lives possible, work at a water treatment plant. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of treatment.
For me sleep was a game changer. I didn’t sleep well for 35 years. I quit my job and now I sleep 8 hours straight every night. No more health issues. Sleep is incredibly important for overall health. Good luck Dr.
💯 Facts.. Something I had to learn! I am a much better person with 8 hours sleep. It’s amazing. So, now when my bedtime comes, I just drop what I’m doing and go to sleep.
Thank you very much for your blunt honesty and helping many of us to understand what is going on. Best wishes to you and yours. Congratulations on your awakening; I'm really glad you took the plunge because I also have friends who are not happy being in the same field of work!
A seemingly rich life is so poor, yet a seemingly poor life is actually rich. Thank you for reminding us money cannot buy happiness. True happiness lies in purpose and simplicity.
@@DannyBrooks1 theres a middle ground because working hard is worth it when the payout is aswell but, sometimes people grind away and have nothing to show for it simply due to the punches life throws ones way
@@raphaq9192they’re living off all the money they made while working. lol. Their expenses went from $10k a month to $2k a month. Some may also have spouses that work. A lot of physicians have at least one parent that is wealthy, so again, they have sources of income, inheritance, familiar loans etc. They are fine financially.
I’m a pain physician in Los Angeles. Very rare to see a spine surgeon like you, someone who cared about the patients not just their income and status… Wish there were more like you!
Dear colleague. I am a German thoraxic surgeon who decided to quit working endless hours after about 15 years in hospital. I was burnt out and mentally and physically very vulnerable. My wife also told me that I should quit and do something else. Since then I became a general practitioner and I am a very happy doctor and family man. I listened to every word you said and I had tears in my eyes because I went through what you went through. I know the system makes you sick and you become disillusioned if you really care for your patients. I wish you all the best and hope that your heart continues to guide your way. You have made the right choice and you are a very lucky man. Hugs from Germany.
Your comment actually made me tear up. My father used to be a Neurosurgeon, later on he decided to quit being a surgeon and start working in neurology and psychotherapy. The reason for this change was because he was so burned out after being in the field for so long that he just couldn’t endure it any longer. The current situation in German hospitals (and probably Hospitals all around the world) is horrible for everyone who works there and actually cares about his/her patients.
Goobie you need to do what makes you happy 😊. But it's never that simple. Need to think 🤔 about where you are at. Plan and finances before you make important life decisions. I got my masters in social work at 26. I too wanted to help people. And I did for many years. Was a medical social worker in a hospital for 10 years. Very stressful. Was unhappy 😒. Worked every day except weekends. Called in sick 1day in 10 years. Because I lived in boston the city. In winter I had to cover other people's jobs. Before I became 40 I planned to change my life career and city. Moved to California eventually went back to school and became an activity therapist for the city of San Francisco. Stayed 10 😊years and 😍 loved my job and able to use my creativity. Goobie makes sense. You need to figure things out and plan. Do not make rash decisions. And life is not worth living being unhappy 😒. Your choice. 😊
Thank you, Goobie - watching and listening to you share your story has really been an inspiration and has enormously helped me reorient my perspective - thank you so much, and I pray and hope for your continued peace and happiness- God bless you sir 😊
I teared up when you said that your wife encouraged you to quit rather than to stay part time after seeing what you went through. You’re blessed to have someone who loves you right by your side! It is so tragic and sickening that the American healthcare system has become a for-profit-business, making money off of sick people. I am sorry that you’ve become a victim of the system in a way. I hope you discover your new passion in life soon!
I love your honesty regarding the real life in medical field. May we all humans realize this truth , that we're made to live properly as nature designed it. May my people also do the natural eating, exercise, and socialize with people
In summary, Gooby, a former neurosurgeon with 20 years of training and experience, left his career due to dissatisfaction and ethical concerns about the effectiveness of his work.
He discovered that lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and stress management were more crucial for patients' recovery than surgeries, which often did not address underlying issues.
Gooby struggled with the realization that the medical system was not set up to promote true healing, which led to ethical conflicts and a sense of being stuck in a job he no longer believed in.
With his wife's support, he decided to quit his job, despite having no clear plan for the future, to avoid continuing a life that was making him unhappy.
He started a CZcams channel to document his hikes and time spent with his dog, finding solace in nature and aiming to cherish the moments with his pet while exploring new possibilities for his life.
Thanks
Thank you, I was looking for something like this
Thanks. Your comment is extremely helpful. You saved me a lot of time.
I was skeptical, because he said he was educated at MIT, which does not have a medical school. 🤔 After reflecting on his story and watching a few more of his vides, I think he is on the up and up, and now am a believer. 🐶
Wait a minute, MIT has a medical school?
At 70 yrs old, I can confidently affirm this is not a midlife crisis. This is your awakening. There is so much more ahead of you. Embrace it.
Amen
Love this❤❤❤
Tell us more. What can we learn and where to find that knowledge.
@@piterbzymas6462 comes with age, or something life changing, like near death experiences
@@piterbzymas6462Buddha, Evkart Tolle, Jeff Foster to name a few. You’re already awake but it’s covered up with years of conditioning. Good luck and I wish you well. 🙏🏼
10m+ views?
Bro helped more people heal by making this video than he ever could have helped doing surgery
So true. The internet can be a blessing and curse I suppose.
Absolutely!!
Thats Understatement
Bless the yoyurbe algorithm
💯
I faced stage 4 throat cancer twice and I hit nature hard, got a puppy 8 years ago and she has not left my side.. I can’t speak, she’s raised on hand signals.. best ever relationship.
Oh my goodness I hope you have a blessed day😊
I know its easy for me to say but try to keep going i am cheering for you.
A man has two lives. The first one starts when he is born, the second life starts - when he realises he has only 1.
Cool
Love this comment❤
at age 70 still working i realize what I need is not money or work but human connection and love
Amen!
“Every man has two lives, and the second starts when he realizes he has just one” - Confucius
sitting in nature, mountains in the background, minimal editing, just a man talking about life for 40 mins. This is what CZcams is for
Listening at 1.75x speed also helps
@@MsElke11BIG time!!!!
@@MsElke11BIG time!!!!
@@ge2623😂😂
Thats why I love youtube
Just left my commercial banking job after realizing I have been missing out on my children’s lives. Just took a business analyst role working no more than 40’s per week, no more evening work, no more weekends.
The world needs more people that talk about morals and ethics. May your kind soul be blessed
those who got this video out of no where on their CZcams, we are blessed.
Yup, out of nowhere but glad I came across it.
Definitely blessed, this video is from another realm and dimension and I’m glad it found us😂😂😂
Its too long tho
Absolutely blessed!
Is this the sign? Cause I'm thinking of the same. But in a different way 😂
You did something 99.9999% of people would never be able to do (become a neurosurgeon) and now you're doing something 99.9999999999% of people would never be able to do - living a fulfilling life.
WRONG you are an order of magnitude out. Roughly one in 100,000 becomes a neurosurgeon in thr US which means 99.999% either cannot do, or don't do for whatever reason.
@@TDubya811 for something that was clearly just a number used for effect, it's pretty dang impressive they were only off by one order
@@Concorde1059
"Source?"
"It was revealed to me from the aether while writing an encouraging youtube comment."
@@TDubya811Its interesting how you ignored the other exaggeration which is many magnitudes off.
One in a trillion people can live a fulfilling life? A trillion human beings haven’t even been born.
Hi Dr G! I am an RN who worked in hospitals for 15 years, mostly Labor & Delivery. I also quit my job in 2017. Our medical system is broken. YOU did the right thing. I am extremely disappointed in the physicians of America as a whole. If more would do the right thing, they could make healthcare much better, but they have not. I am hopeful for a better future of healthcare; I believe new and better treatments are coming soon. These new innovations are purposefully suppressed right now.
There are many approaches available which are not offered, because there’s more money and glory in complex procedures and fancy gimmicks.
"If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down."
wow... well said... make me thinking...
I have a PhD from MIT, 1998 geophysics. I was working at Hopkins in a big data group. I started feeling like this about science, like it isn't healing the world, it's just chasing government grants. I got chronic fatigue syndrome. Doctors said I was "just depressed." So I quit my job, stopped sitting at a desk, sold my house, figured out how to heal myself, stopped stressing, started believing in something greater than myself, got better, moved west. Now I'm a lifeguard and a swim instructor. Just got backyard chickens. Life is more meaningful. Feeling better all the time. I understand.
Wow, how beautiful a testimony to there is life after a big change. Inspirational!
@@bonbons0220 Yah! As the Brits say, "Good on you!" Much happiness. I believe CFS is a malfunction of The HPA Axis, due to Stress! I had(have) CFS, Too. They should have figured that out many decades ago..I don't trust "research," either. THEY BLAME EVERYTHING ON "DEPRESSION." ALWAYS BLAME CFS ON IT! CFS IS VERY REAL AND VERY SERIOUS. IT IS NOT DEPRESSION.
That is beautiful
Thanks for being so honest & humble, May you continue to have joy & peace with whatever you’re doing now, blessings always.🙏🙏🙏❤️
Oh wow that's just magic. It's difficult to step off and go into freefall and hope the landing is good I admire the courage of people that can do it 👍
This is a man who saw through all the bullshit and decided to live. Good for him. The system destroys brilliance.
Not just brilliance.
Most of the times it destroys simple people but who have a conscience.
We need a better system
Unfathomably based comment.
@@Dionysos_____Alters
All systems are corruptible.
We need humans with faith in God and humbleness and conscience.
That's what's lacking
@@KeillaSellay idk faith in god has been manipulated all throughout history by the rich and powerful. i think what we need is people who think for themselves. faith in a higher power or not should be irrelevant and personal when it comes to social discourse. whether or not you believe in god clearly has no correlation to your ability to be rational as there are irrational atheists who make bizarre claims about all religion and rational theists, who acknowledge the harm religion has done on a mass-scale throughout history, but still see the value in the religion itself, perhaps from the perspective of how religion has played a necessary role in educating people in times before public education even existed. rather than the system or empire of religion responsible throughout history for causing harm in the name of God.
I’ve never been helped this much by a doctor in my entire life. Ironic that I just canceled my health insurance because it’s worthless. Thank you for making this video.
As an IT clinic analyst, I'm so burned out and ready for a life change. I totally understand where you're coming from and if I wasn't married I would sell everything and just live off the land. May God be with you and your journey. Thanks for the video.
I understand bud…also worked as an IT specialist…I’m pretty sure I was burnt out also…retired at 55…decided to leave before the job killed me…because it was killing me slowly…
My grandfather taught me, at 15, " learn two jobs, one with your mind, one with your hands... At 35, I walked away from corporate & became a carpenter. Retired & very happy.
very deep teaching
I have a similar experience! I left the medical field and became a nuclear welder! Happiest I’ve been also!
So you quit one job and got another one? Lol
and that's how i got a job using my hands under a freeway for $20 a pop
@puppytrish this is crazy 💀
Medical professional here... walked away after 40 years of high stress 24/7... sold everything and lived off the grid. Immediate happiness and content... I'm still here.
You must've been dancing freely...arms up, head up, smiling ear-to-ear. Congrats!
Isn’t “walking away after 40 years “ called “retirement”? 😂
@@doubleslit9513😂
40 years is a full career you can retire from. Good that you found what you like in your retirement.
A medical professional doesn’t retire after 40 years. This took guts.
The shift is happening & the Giants are waking up!!! A man with morals & principles is real Gold!!
Thank you, Universe
😊thank Jesus Christ. He is preparing many of us for difficukt things ahead. He is waking people up, many of us are praying for the awakening
Thank you Jesus!
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.”
- Acts 2:17
“The Holy Spirit is God Himself, sharing with us His own life, pouring out His love in our hearts, and giving us the power to overcome.”
- John Wesley
You have more courage than 99.9% of any person in the world. Every single person wants to do exactly what you have done (including me) but nobody has the guts to do it! Americans and Canadians have been sold on the lie that the only way to succeed is to work that 9-5 everyday until you're in your 60s. Sometimes the only way to succeed in your heart is to break the rules and live how you want to live. Money CANNOT buy happiness. I would rather live my entire life being dead broke and happy than to live rich and sad. Congratulations on your mental success!
No one has the guts to do this because not many people are fortunate enough to be a MIT graduated neurosurgeon. This guy has been a neurosurgeon for ten years making close to a million a year? He can absolutely afford to make moves like this. The majority cannot.
@@traderhines76 True, but it's also true that there are a lot of people who can afford to quit, and would like to, but are afraid.
@@traderhines76 I don't have any of that and I did it! It's a lot harder without cash but anyone *can* do it. It's so worth it. People need to stop ignoring their gut when it's telling them 'this life is killing me.' Don't let it! Be brave!
@@jenbhikes No. not anyone can do it. Anecdotal evidence is the exception and not the rule. Just because you and the millionaire MIT doctor without children can do it doesn’t mean the majority of society can do it.
@@fortissimoX Who can afford to quit but are afraid to? Do you know the average salary in the United States? The majority of people are living check to check. I’m clueless as to how you arrive at the notion that the majority of people can afford to quit. That’s truly perplexing.
Just because you're unemployed doesn't mean you're not still an MIT educated Neurosurgeon.
Your right, summrflowers. 😂🎉
The moral of the story is, quitting is ok sometimes, and to not beat yourself up due to some of lifes hardships and failures. I need to remind myself of that.
Enjoy your special journey. I am glad i got out of my job too not the way i planned. I was gtg tired. Life is great 🎉. Money and material things equal zero . Happiness peace and my time is all for me.
@@ArtFlowersBeeze8815That's exactly what I did!!!
@@Goodfellow1234567That
Is a fabulous, great idea.That is, the journey that I took is to become educated in alternative medicine.And fortunately, I've had the opportunity to help some others and help myself in that area.Thank you for posting that.
"if it costs you peace of mind, its too expensive to keep"
So true
God will give you the right direction to go because only He can see ahead of you! I urge you to follow Christ; He is the only way, truth, and life! Jesus IS the answer you've been looking for; ask Him to show you the way and reveal Himself to you! A happy life is possible, you just have to allow Jesus into your heart and let Him take control. It's not the easiest thing to do, but it does work! This works for me and it works for so many others. Truly seek and ask God and He will show you the truth. God bless and I will pray for all who see this!
@@anayaj7163Nonsense
Dr. Dre said that, I think
Only when you have reached a certain level. For the rest of us it is irrelevant. It will cost you more than a piece of mind when you have a family and unable to support them.
I am a chronic pain sufferer from degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis, bone spurs, fractures from neck to tailbone. Pain is my life and I will die in some degree of pain. Surgeons have straight up refused to do surgery because I was considered too severe for any surgical intervention. I have been in nursing homes twice re-learning how to use my arms and walk. Its a hard pill to swallow to know you have no hope to get better. It just won't happen. It's a dark night of the soul. But, I have kept going through sheer stubbornness and a kind of quiet rage against the dying of the light. I try to write. I do my best to understand people. I am small but I am free. Thank you for sharing your story. Just know that I, for one, do appreciate your story and I am happy for you as well. If you are looking for a new career, how about writing. Might be worth it. Or teach. Share the experience. Thank you. Much love!
Wow! Your life story is a testimony in itself and more encouraging than the neurosurgeon who has his health and his healthy spine. He needed to mention his words of gratitude and positive gain out of what he was blessed to do to come full circle. You spoke about both sides and how overcoming day and night is an ongoing process yet you choose to write and excel with what you can work with and always enduring. God bless you!! Keep being a light in a world of darkness.
Start eating organs especialy liver. Only grass fedd. Alao eat a lot of grass fedd meat and eat raw butter a nd drink raw milk of raw kefir.
I agree with @ZoeGamer101 - I'm a 32 year Chiropractor with 29 straight years of debilitating degenerative disc recurring countless times. Long story short I looked into the published research of the microbiome (gut bacteria) and degenerative disc. Microbiome connects with many physical and mental conditions. Along with eating beef, fermented dairy and many eggs daily. I began nightly walking. A short walk transpired into longer distances up to 2 miles. Began using resistant (elastic) bands for push and pull exercises. Then increased walking to AM as well as PM for 4 miles daily. Each month I improved. I have been pain free for over 16 months and can basically do anything and still working without disc pain. There is more to add, but this is the nutshell story. Countless people with numerous neurological, physical, mental conditions improve with exercise and a carnivore (no carbohydrate diet) diet. Write back if you desire.
@@mrhoagie especialy the egg yolk :) i make a shake every morning, 3 raw eggs , raw butter and raw honey with a banana. Best start of the day
@@mrhoagie good for you , you foundation a solution 😀
Hi I am a family doctor in Australia. It does not carry the same prestige as a specialty, or pay the same salary, however, I feel I can help my patients with preventative health advice similar to what you mentioned, no smoking, exercise, get outside to help relieve stress, diet etc. I have seen patients who have had surgery for various issues, some successful, some made the patient worse. I recommend surgery as a last resort.
I feel a little sad that someone with your talent and knowledge got to a stage where you felt you had to leave the profession for your own sanity. However I do admire you for making the brave choice to walk away, and hopefully you can find something to make you feel happy and satisfied in the future.
The best of CZcams. No clickbait, no edited content and no special effects and stupied ai.
Just a guy telling his authentic story.
...which doesn't make sense
@@mile_381 what do u mean
@@Jonathan-ru9zl his story is bs
@@mile_381which one?
No adds love it ❤
I've never before sat through a 45-minute video, completely mesmerized, with just a man talking to the camera. No music. No text. No graphics. This was all about your story and trust me, I wanted to hear every single word.
Lol went in to settings on the video, top right of screen click on the wheel, sped up the video 1.75x. Great story and I was able to get all of the important info in about half the time. ❤
@@debisday1110tf
word
I'm using free wifi at the public library at Lake Morton and it's closing soon. Sunday July 14th 2024.
Same here too.
This guy is a REAL ONE ! He was able to escape the matrix ! This goes to show that, people do have hearts, but some ignore it whilst others like this man, keep it real, listen to it and make sure they do what’s right. Love ya, brotha !
Hospitalist here, 8+ years into being an attending and beyond miserable. I have been struggling with the urge to walk away from Medicine for some time, and then CZcams brought me to your video. Thank you for sharing your story. Though I am a complete stranger, I'm proud of you and hope that I can be brave enough to make the same decision.
After 20 years as a government I.T. network engineer working long stressful hours I remembered what my first boss said 20 years earlier. Suddenly one day he tossed me his keys and said "One day you will wake up, look in the mirror and not like what you see! Don't wait as long as I did." He walked out and never looked back. I packed up, walk out, moved on and became a Flight instructor then 15 years flying for WildFire Air Attack in Canada. Instead of sitting infront of Microsoft Windows I flew in Cessna Windows. The best decision I ever made. Healthy & Happy at 66 👍😎
I’m a young 23 year old guy who just got an offer letter to a well known very large corporation as a network engineer. Do you have any recommendations as to how to balance work and life early on to build good habits to prevent losing myself along the way? Luckily in this day and age, the civilian sector has a lot more opportunity for a hybrid work from home schedule, so having more time to focus on self and home life is probably better now than it has been the past 20 years, but I’d like to absorb any knowledge you might have to help better set me up for success in the long run.
Congrats to you and your sanity
@@itsroskull6327here a data analist at a big corporate company. Try to minimize your screentime. Small effort big output
So happyfor you. ❤
@@itsroskull6327 hey man I'm in it myself I started at 19 as an intern I'm 38 now. I look , yes the job helped me obtain my home and all that other stuff but I honestly am burned out. As humans we can only do the grind for so long before it takes mental stress.maybe someday down the road you'll change your mind and want to become something else but you won't know until "you know' by then hopefully your set off with the basic necessities. Until then learn as much as you can , enjoy the work you do. Good luck
This doesn't sound like a mid life crisis. Sounds like a mid life awakening. Good for you putting yourself first.
Exactly
Yes, it’s happening to many now
@@theabacus30I’m from Australia almost 38 years old. Over the past 3 weeks feeling so different. Think I’m going through a awakening also
Best comment
Putting got in the way😂
This is a video the world needs right now.
I just told my brother that our healthcare system is broken. It cannot function as a business and properly help people. I usually don’t watch long videos but I couldn’t stop watching this one. You’re a good man with the proper heart to help people. Why not start your own non surgical practice where you can still help people. Just listening to you share your experiences was good for me. To know there is someone left that truly cares and wants to help others. I believe most doctors don’t really care about much past their pay. You’re not that guy. God bless you Goobie.
5,000,000 people have watched this. We are all some version of burned out seeking solace. You inspire us.
Hear, hear.
Been unemployed several months after losing a dream job and been reeling, lost ever since. Was planning and getting my gear together to take a lengthy camping trip soon with my dog but felt guilty for not using that time getting another job. Think this guy just helped me choose.
That’s not what this video is about. Please listen, he is warning us.
@@drumraiderjust head out
I think you are right. He is having a burnout.
Up to nearly 7 million the next day 🎉🎉
I’m a Neurosurgeon.
The industry is corrupt. I never caved in. People may say I don’t operate enough but I don’t care. I continue to strive to serve my patients. I educate them about preventive medicine and non surgical treatments.
Patients with chronic pain should check out Dr.Sarno’s work. Check out the movie “This may hurt”.
Much pain is in the brain.
The emotional brain is real. I encourage
Breath work, Emotional release, Meditation,Diet,Sleep etc.
My patients get better.
God bless.
Damn, that’s what I just wrote in comments too. We same brother.
Gid bless you my friend
God
The brain can't feel pain. It has no nociceptors...
But most pain is mental or psychosomatic if that is what you are trying to say.
Why Do You Type Like This
You are 1000% correct. I kept going to multiple docs trying to find out why no one was trying to find and fix the root cause of my problems. My last appointment 15 years ago with a dermatologist, I got my answer.....she said, we don't do research to find root causes, we don't seek to find root causes, we manage the problem (s) with pharma and surgery when appropriate. If you want to find root causes, find a study somewhere in the world and get involved with it.
Then she said we can no longer help you - she yelled at her 2 assistants and said are the next 3 patients installed in the back waiting rooms? And she just left. I ended up fixing myself with low back/sciatica issues and skin issues with diet changes, more cardio, weight lifting/resistance exercises & stretches and lifestyle changes. My whole body/mind has changed. 100% what you said in video. CZcams allowed me to find the best holistic/functional docs and weight training coaches. For me, YT is the best technology the world has to offer if you do the work reqd. to find the true gems who can help you. :)
yes yes yes!!!! just starting my own similar journey now. may i ask what other lifestyle changes you made??
I went to see two spine surgeons for my lower back problem, the younger surgeon who just graduated straight up ask me when do I want the surgery? I kind of felt that he just viewed me as cash cow. The older surgeon told me that my condition is very common and the best option is modify my life style, eat healthy diet, exercise everyday and no bending back lifting, he told me surgery is the very last option that doesn’t come risk free. Few months later I was so much better, and 6 years later although I have occasional sore back but manageable, I still live a very normal active life. I’m so thankful for the older surgeon’s advice, I think you can continue to be a surgeon, but teach patients to opt for more conservative treatment than surgery.
I don't think he should feel bad about what he has done already. He should be happy that he decided to quit to allow time for him to get a new prospect of life and work. After awhile he can go back to continue his work in a new way. He can open his own clinic to offer his neuro patient s new options in fixing their neurological problems. This way they can save a lot of money while he still make good money and feel good.
This is the new American dream we need. More exercise outside, healthier foods, less stress, being in good company. We've lost the simplicity of existence. Kudos to him for reminding us!
Ikr
It’s not how progress is made tho, sad but true
Couldn't said it better. "We've lost the simplicity of existence". I was just talking to my wife yesterday about simplifying our lives.
@@GOSS_3 Nothing we're "progressing" towards is worth living in the way the modern world expects of people.
@@GOSS_3how do you define progress? And how does progress relate to the conventional dream of “pursuit of happiness”?
Respect to the first Asian guy to walk away from the typical Asian dream when he realized it was a nightmare
I was gonna say this is a unnecessary comment but I figured u resonate and I hope this video helped u
@@Sfgang4l isn't basically every comment that isn't advice or an awnser to a question unnecessary then? why comment at all
@@user-qs8cn6gw2wtrue
Asian dream 😂
Not the first Asian bro don’t generalize us like that in 2024
You are a very wise man. I’m a retired RN and the medical field has changed dramatically. I see a lot of unhappy medical professionals.
Beautiful soul, know what life is about. We need simplicity.
Thanks, God bless you ♥️
Thank you for sharing this. Our medical system is a ‘sick care’ model, not a ‘well care’ model. Once you saw that, it was very hard to unsee. You have strong integrity. You’re a beautiful person.
yep exactly!!
I think to have a wellness care model we would need socialism or something like that because more due to the fact it’s about different incentives than just maximize shareholder profits where even ceos are afraid of hostile takeovers for not maximizing enough so even they are forced into this otherwise the billionaires buy a large shares and vote them out and cause this chaos for all the people in the US
@@DaveE99no. We need people who are willing to walk the road of health.
@@maiaheiss2991will having a double major in public health and public policy get me there I want to help this concern!
old, overused term, but y es. As a nurse and patient.....it's 100% true. I'd hardly call it 'care' though even when with "sick"before it. It's symptom and NUMBERS (labs) appeasing.....NOT curative, not root cause analysis by ANY means. Mafia that waits for you to have urgencies and surgerie$.
8.8 million views in 12 days? It's great to see CZcams spreading love to this man.
It's 8.9 million now.
Society is really waking up!
i am sharing him on afew platforms, it is a important message. i believe several are sharng that raised the count exponencaly, share from share from share....
Because enlightenment is not limited to holy people, philosophers or great thinkers etc. Everbody can experience it. It just takes time. It can happens at any age and once you know who you are and what really life is all about, it will set you free.
@@atandretavares Yes, It is an essential message, and Props to you.
It is refreshing to see a doctor that is actually concerned about the patient and not see them at dollar signs. I hope you will consider teaching and add Naturopathic medicine to your teaching. You are the kind doctor we all need. Thank God you found the right wife, she seems to be wise.😊😊
YT algorithm knew I needed to “hear” you. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in 1998. I can honestly testify that only within the past 4-5 years and doing/changing 86% of what you just discussed, has helped me live a more pain free and higher quality of life. I have 4 dogs of my own who help to keep me sweaty and active at age 60🙂😉. All the best 💛.
btw…..those mosquitos are HUGE 🦟🦟🦟😳🦟🦟🦟
I was a professor at a major university... Now I live in my car and travel full time while making very little money. Best choice ever!
Can you make a video on this please tell us why you quit academia. Perelman left academia and 1 million usd because of the academic corruption!
A slightly different perspective. A big thank you to you and to all brain surgeons. Without you some of us wouldn't be here . We wouldn't have even got a chance to see our first or second birthdays. Or would have been given an opportunity to have children of our own,
....I understand the dilemma you were faced with, but thank you along the way you did good, you tried, you inspired. Now it is your time to recharge and regroup, reimagine. I'm here, but would not have been, without talented, smart, brave people like you.
Thank you 😊
Damn 😮 nice
So you went from a loser to a cooler loser?
Don’t brag about being a college prof.
Mcds employees are more impressive.
academia is so broken nowadays, people who publish papers are falsifying data in order to get published
Finally a real person. A real true human being, no edits, no bs just a kind, simple guy being himself.
A real person would kill those mosquitos.😐
No, he's not. Were he a graduate of the IDK university, nobody would listen to him
@@orufam he understands mosquiotos must live to balance the ecosystem
Thank you. Congratulatons. Maybe too read John Muir. No crises here. Walden Pond. Have a farm grow flowers trees..Down size. Cout mire what is beautiful. You are discovering your more true self. Be thankful. Be a naturalist or interpretative park ranger 😮 now is a true path!🎉 i was hung up in real estate. Like your neurosurgery. I let go too. I like to backpack in the Sierra's more. Snow capped peaks peaceful. i go into a Buddhist or Christian meditative awakening stance
what? 🤦😐@@orufam
Thank you so much for this video! It resonated deeply with me and articulated what I've been feeling for quite some time.
I've been working for the NHS in the UK for five years, and from the very beginning, I realised that the healthcare system is not there to truly help people get better but to live off their reoccurring health problems. Right now, I'm at a 'crisis' point in my life and often feel like a fraud at work. Like you, I've decided that moving away from my current lifestyle and embracing a slower pace in a remote area is the only way to save myself from burning out. Unfortunately, I can't afford to quit just yet. I'm gradually working toward a better future, and in the meantime, your words reassure me that my thoughts are valid and give me hope for the coming years. Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your own endeavours. ❤
Your job now is learning how to live a happy, authentic life. You are still an MIT graduated Neurosurgeon but now you also have a unique and valuable take on life which I am very greatful to you for sharing. In this way you are relieving a great deal of silent sufferering taking place right now in the lives of so many disillusioned people. Thankyou for sharing your new reality and helping so many others begin a journey into theirs 😊❤
Those of us who have worked in the medical field understand. Greed does not leave room for anything human.
My skin clinic tells me “if you cut the tag off a new cloth, you don’t get returns.. it’s the same thing! If the treatment didn’t work.. too bad! Consider you cutting off the tag” i said I’m not a cloth! I’m a human
Now that’s a new level of greed and inhumanity
Well said.
I did exactly the same with I.T. in investment banks. I just absolutely had enough. The commute, the people in the office, the politics, the blame culture, the lack of job security, looming ageism, the office, the lack of care.
The real problem is you have a conscience or common sense
Remember these are the "people" who promoted the "vaxx".
From the bottom of my heart: Thank you for performing the Life Saving Brain Surgery on me 8 years ago. Perhaps some surgeries are not necessary, but mine was. I had a damaged area of my brain that caused seizures, and now I have a repaired area of my brain (and screws in my skull) and have been seizure free ever since you removed the bad tissue. Thank you! I owe you my life!
Awesome!!! So glad he helped you! God bless you.
I also owe my life to a great neurosurgeon, so happy you are doing well.
That is the best comment!
Powerful
Nossa! 🙏🏾❤️
Hi Goobie. I am a classically trained psychotherapist and practiced for almost 20 years in both acute care hospitals and in private practice. What you have said in the video resonates with me more than words can express. I walked away from the medical field twice. First when I relocated from Florida to Maine and then again from the trauma service at a large level 1 trauma CTR here in New England. The medical field changed so much int he years of practice. I totally agree that the change from patient centered care to a more dollar model did happen. The enablement of medical systems to allow patients to direct care and the hospitals allowing to make more money. I have not practiced now for about four years and presently lost in the system. I cant find something that challenges me to want to work. Again I am very lost at the moment but I know that the medical field is not for me. All the training and money I spent. Again your story resonates within me. Thank you
I can relate! I had a career in the nonprofit child and family services world and things changed over that time. I changed too! I looked back over my career and suddenly saw that the system had 'inexplicably' failed to solve any of the problems I'd been focusing on for twenty years! And there was lots of wisdom in some practitioners but they were hog tied by regulations to *not do* what works best. I have hope! I see a wave of like minded professionals who have left their fields, who are healing themselves and fueling up for new approaches to helping people. ❤
I’m so happy I watched this video in my 20s. It made me think deeply about my life circumstance. Thank you for sharing your experience, I’m sure it’s changing the trajectory of people’s lives.
“People don’t have 40 minutes to listen to why I quit…”
We do, we’re here, your story is important and we are all listening.
We're learning and listening. A gr8 👍 friend of our family retired after being a Neurosurgeon, his wife a pediatrician. He'd visit after a rough day in surgery and come play his guitar. We exchanged many a food.
Yes, thank you ❤
Blowing bubbles on it
@AlfredoTheDestroyer
Huh??
YES!!!! ❤
This man just proved Hustle Culture is a lie. CZcams had become corrupted by ads and corporate interests. This is a real video and people are loving it. Thanks for telling the truth.
I mean, kinda proved the opposite.
Because he hustled, he was able to make money and now not work...
@@Freakazoid12345true
It brings me so much joy and something else... connectedness I think; to realize that so many others are enjoying this video and that its spreading so virally. It makes me feel like everyone else is much more like me and seeing things for what they are, albeit with hope and not so much doom and gloom. We can do this ALL of us together and reject the division rhetoric & the programming---and instead usher in a new renaissance for humankind much closer to serving the people and not greed based... Healing not Treating. Flourishing not surviving. Love & LIght!
@@Freakazoid12345 if thats your take away then you missed the entire point of the video. Ask yourself why hustle culture exists? It never existed in the past. In the very beginning man lived in tribes where each member had a job and the tribe would thrive. Then during the height of the egyption empire agriculture was created. It allowed people to harvest large amounts of food so that they could spend more time developing society and technology. Then look at the industrialization era in western history. We were able to use oil and other fuel to power large factories to create mass produced goods/food/resources. What happened during these times? Civilization thrived and grew and people were able to work one job for the most part. We even had something called pensions where a person could work 20+ years and get paid a retirement salary. Fast forward to today... you have to work 2 jobs in many cases to just afford rent and a car payment. Why? We are more productive then ever arent we? Why should we have to work MORE? It is because you have been lied to. There is more then enough money to go around. However, executives have become so greedy they are stealing money from the workers through the pracitce of wage theft. Yes... you can look it up. The working class has lost over 1 trillion in salary due to stock options for executives over the past 50 years. You are being told your lazy and you have to have to "hustle" to survive. This is in fact a lie designed to get you to produce "content" for these big companies. Not to mention provide cheap services for people with money. Why not just go drive them around and buy their groceries. Anyways you will relaize it some day. I wish you the best.
Lol you totally missed the point
When wisdom surpasses education right here!
Wisdom cannot be taught but only discovered.
Out of all the thousands of clips that I've ever watched on CZcams, this is the one clip that has had the biggest impact on me. Thanks for sharing your story.
“It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.”
Thank you so much for making this
Thank you sharing that quote ❤️
✨❤✨
Jesus is the only way truth and life. True peace will be achieved when you commit and be serious about your walk with Him. Jesus IS the answer you've been looking for; ask Him to show you the way and reveal Himself to you! A happy life is possible, you just have to allow Jesus into your heart and let Him take control. It's not the easiest thing to do, but it does work! This works for me and it works for so many others. Truly seek and ask God and He will show you the truth. God bless and I will pray for all who see this!
@@GoobieAndDoobieYou are spirited HUMAN FIRST. ALL BLESSING to you for following your core principles.
It is very difficult to obtain access to optimal and eastern medicine as the insurance machine we pay thousands and thousands will not cover natural remedies. Then, no one around believes any of what you are feeling inside. It’s lonely.
Thank you, Mr. Durden 🧼
The level of focus in the midst of a bug and mosquito frenzy earns my most utmost respect. This is the level of focus I would want in a surgeon, ironically.
Yep 👍 to your comment as soon as I saw the flies & bug, & he wasn’t distracted I said this is a real surgeon 👨⚕️ with precision at sight & mind
Lmfaaooooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 my goodness!
@@lovelady753my video wouldn’t have been long enough even for a CZcams short if one of them landed on my face.
@@LargeMargeSentMe30I had to minimize the browser and just listen to the video. It was distracting me watching from home.
@@Tone2K lmao bro you are so funny! You took the words out of my mouth. The way he’s calmly talking not bothered by the mosquito! Me on the other hand if I see one in the room I’m freaking out, opening all the lights in the room!
Blessings and thank YOU! Just what the DR ordered! Appreciate you sharing and inspiring and healing others!
Your bravery has inspired me and so many others! Thank you for sharing your story. I know you will thrive even more now that you are following your heart. So glad for you! I don't feel so alone for following my heart.
Tears came to my eyes when you said "now that I've left, I haven't been this happy in my whole life" - I'm so happy for you.
Same here
Next thing he knows he will be out of the mountains and begging on the street of some big city. Well, at least there's going to be fewer mosquitoes then.
@@clray123 Nah, a big paycheck from youtube is on the way.
Whoa! My story. Was getting ready for back surgery, but before they operated, one doc told me lose weight , and walk! I did, got well, no surgery! 30 years later….no surgery, I thank that doc every day!
Yeah I agree its weight I hadd the same issue esp as u age
& drink a lot of water too .... i always tell anyone whom i've had a conversation with,to drink a lot of water as my much as possible ..... bcuz most of the food that you eat daily are either salty or sweet , if you drink tons of H2O then it'll help minimize the salt & sugar that you put in your body that day ...... that's why,if i order a venti caramel frap or mocha frap @ starbucks,i always ask H2O same size ..... good day !!!!!!
That’s beautiful.
@@johnnier.o.d4746 also 2 oz of water per pill! Folks taking supplements or meds just take with a swallow is my experience in the medical public. Very sorry that our clinical lab industry doesn't talk up the value of good hydration (and sleep!) So many other liquids on the market taste better or 'my water isn't tasty'. Whelp plain however you like it, chilled, iced, warm or my fave room temp with a straw is how I tackle the 3 liters a day just for starts this 70 is to have. Can you hurt yourself on too much good water? Know where the nearest rest-stop is and generally you'd have to drown yourself to die vie water. Former sleep tech as well and who's more neurotic? Us BRPSGTehcnologists up all night gathering your data or you with possible sleep difficulties???! My opinion, it's a tie. peace out
❤
I have watched thousands of videos. And this is by far the best 45 minute video I have ever watched. This video needs to be in every elementary school, every high school, every college. What our parents did...isn't working! I'm 54, I'm sick as hell, I'm burned out, after 28 years I got laid off, my husband was terrible but I wanted to "keep the family together" except we're not together bc everyone is burned out and depressed. There are millions of us who can't afford to head to the mountains. So something needs to change as a society. I had the happiest childhood and then the 90s hit and HGTV told us our houses weren't enough and our lives weren't enough and we needed to work more more more and then we all...just burned out. That run on sentence felt so good, take that Sr. Dorothy and my college professors and anyone else who thinks run on sentences are what's important. I just did the dishes I hadn't done in two weeks while I watched this and now if you'll excuse me I'm going to walk my very depressed dogs. My kids barely speak to me anymore since my surgery and depression and I need to get endorphins back into my body to change that. I hope your future plan turns out to be life coach. But for now enjoy the mountains=) happy healing. Your 45 minite video just saved another person's suffering.
I think the fact this video went so viral speaks to the need that people collectively feel to lose the need for a plan, to just wander into the woods and to belong to the land instead of the idea that land belongs to you.
Wandering in the woods doesn't pay bills.
@@darylfoster6133 silly little Daryl
@@darylfoster6133yes, but people fantasise about doing more than paying bills until they die
@@xaidanx64 Silly little you. This guy can afford to wander in the woods because he made a gazillion dollars.
@@darylfoster6133say all those with a wage enslaved mentality hopeless enslaved by a handful of globalist psychopaths via their corrupt and manipulated monetary system?
Imagine a society so healthy that "being a surgeon" is only a "side gig".
we need ubersurgeon
@@teksimianuberneurosurgeon
@@teksimian I'd be ok with it.
Not possible until we do something about the capitalisation of healthcare. What is particularly healthy about a mega corp sending out a "surgery" service...that will lead to so many more issues than those that exist
Lol I'm sure you all already know but a surgeon cannot do the surgery alone. There needs to be a whole system to even pick the right equipments, sterilize them, set up the room, anesthetize the pt and that's just listing the things you can see. There is a whole slew of things working behind the scenes to make even one surgery happen, not to mention the postop care
This is a video every single person needs to watch. All 48 minutes. So true and helps everyone in general. Not only related to a job you don't like😊
Thanks for being just a genuine dude and doing what is right for you and your family. It will all come together whether there is a plan or not. Great video, wish you lots of courage in your new ventures. Keep them coming!
1. Good diet
2. Good sleep
3. Exercise
4. Social support
5. Stress Management
top
I agree
Incorrect, it's more like, have a: 1. Mostly Plant based diet. 2. Meditate or have a way to reduce stress in spite of work conditions. 3. Be with nature and exercise, like hiking. 4. Low sodium diet. 5. Have community, by having friends, interacting with family or other forms of being social. 6. Sleep enough 😎
@@user-sc4eb7vr9gSorry man. But you need meat to heal.
Meat, eggs, milk, unpasturized cheeses and vegetables/fruits.
Also salt is good for you. It’s only when you don’t drink enough water where it’s not good for you. Also too much water without salt is also not good. You need a balance simply. Salt without water will dehydrate you. Water without salt wont bind into the cells.
Cheers brother
@@user-sc4eb7vr9g i agree with you🤓
Wow!! It hit home for me. I spent 30 years as a fire medic. Saw a lot of human misery. Saw and treated every kind of trauma, suicide, cardiac issues, strokes and many things you can't think of. The new kids hiring on had no work ethic, no brotherhood, entitlement. The hospital ER staff was becoming more angry and arrogant. I was very unhappy. Gain weight. Acquired 3 herniated discs. Saw a spine surgeon regularly. Had 2 knee surgeries.
I walked away from the career. Lost 30 lbs. Sleep all night, every night. Changed my diet. No stress. Do what I want, when I want with no set schedule. After 2 years. No more back issues. No more knee issues. No need for knee replacement now.
Yes! It seemed like we went from being the patient’s advocate, to an environment of the patient being the enemy, and it seemed like it happened overnight! New nurses thought they were too important to handle anything but “trauma”, and everything else “should have gone to the primary doctor’s office”. Oh, and everyone in pain was “faking it”.
So good to hear! Stay on that path.
A health or social support system is neither healthy nor social if it wrecks the people working in it.
We commercialised two areas that never should be commercial: health and law.
Both result in back breaking hours and stress - no money can compensate for that once the adrenaline stops giving you the highs.
@@thepcal9654 I retired after 38 years as a RN, new nurses are different we lost advocating for pts and compassion.
@@isiscastillo2036 I've also noticed hospitals recently changing for the worse 😭💔
As bedridden patient, it's extremely scary. Where are all the good nurses going and will some of them ever come back? 😞😢
@dannyramirez425
Good to hear! What do you do now?
I enjoyed your story. Your wife is awesome, and I have a lot of respect for you. Thank you for caring about humanity over a paycheck.
This was very eye opening. I just turned 20, and have been doing flooring for 5 years already. I don’t always love it, I’m usually in pain because of it. And as a result, I’ve allowed myself to get somewhat lazy and waste the early stages of my youth. Hopefully I aswell can turn my life around, for the better. Thank you goobie, for showing me there is light in a world so dark
Saying, "I don't know" might be one of the healthiest things you can do. I'm only 38 and have found that no one on this rock has a clue. Day by day man.
The earth seems to be a flat plane.
You're incorrect. Some of us are geniuses and are able to see things that never occur to you. Give me $12K and I will open Pandora's box for you.
@@Lavir391 Turning 32 in 2 months.
Make a decent amount of money ($8.5K after taxes a month) and I still yearn for more.
I dont like where I live, not happy, and all that jazz.
But im going to push through to save so I can stop working in like 18 years.
Your comment about one one having a clue, is proof in the comment section by either antisocial clown scammers or just plain idiots, which make up 99% of the characters on this great rock, I commend you for pointing that out.
I say live life in wild shots, take on challenges that come up, more so than setting up some kind of bullshit plan. A: the plan you setup (college, career track etc) will be obsolete by the time you're done ( AKA why most tech workers keep loosing their jobs) or B:you will die unexpectedly ( falling on a hike, getting stabbed in an uber, unknown blood clot) .
Peace
Not knowing is the most intimate
I'm a lawyer, spent 10years of my life training to be one. I quit being a lawyer 14yrs ago and now work as a community worker. I get more satisfaction working with the vulnerable members of the community than the years I spent as a lawyer.
Me too. 6 years studying in the uk. 12 years in private practice lining their pockets not mine
I quit. Emigrated and past 11 years working for myself in textiles. Never happier.
how do u support yourself after quitting?
What is a community worker? Being a lawyer does not help in your new job?
@@agiesafitri Probably by donations? Or maybe joining a group..
@@anainesgonzalez8868it's a social worker. In the U.K they use a different terminology
Goobie, you are so brave. Thank you for sharing your story with the world. I hope that you continue to find happiness, peace and contentment on your new journey! 😊
A huge and scary step ! I'm so glad you are now happy, contented and truly living your life with your dog and wife. Much love!
I’m a 73 year old woman who started my nursing career at age 20. I have been an RN for 53 years and have recently retired. Medication and surgery, are the tools used for the sick. But what are the tools of wellness? A natural, simply prepared food, exercise, sleep, friendships, a relationship with nature, helping others. You are living your best life now. Congratulations on sharing and keep supporting a better way to health.
Woman, there is no "natural food" anylonger, you should know that all too well by now.
hi do you have an advice for someone who don't have the motivation to prepare simple food for themselves, always going for junk food, and skipping brusing teeth, and can't clean the room? I wasn't like this before but now I find it so difficult to do these simple things
Start with 1 thing you can do different each day. Make the bed each morning, then add a second thing, and keep going.@@xx-dw1gp
From what I undesrand he is saying in this video is that medication and surgery are not necessary even for the sick. Dr.John E Sarno has written about it many years ago in his book "Mind over back pain"
@@xx-dw1gp ou may actually just be like me and have some variation of ADD. my advice is to work on methods of organization, write things out step by step if you need to, make lists, anything to help you with these things. small tasks can seem so big sometimes and it just kinda pushes you into not doing them or procrastination. i totally get what you mean and i hope you find peace, or maybe even get medicated 😂❤ im not i just had to rewire my brain a bit to help myself out!
Surgeon here. Preach my brother, lead the way. Medicine and surgery are due for a serious overhaul. thank you for opening up this important conversation
❤❤
I hope you're one of the 0.1% of (American) surgeons that's actually a good person and treats their patients and colleagues with respect. Every surgeon I've ever known was either an absolutely insufferable arrogant prick that treated others like they were disgusting creatures lower than them, or a psychopath devoid of all emotion, empathy, and care. I get the worst anxiety when I know I have to interact with one.
Amen to that!
From the “outside” the medical system looks in bad shape to me.
We need old fashioned family physicians who do surgery as well.
Is bro gon convert to dr. Strange?
Gooby did something that nobody else would do and is standing up for what is right. I'm praying for you Gooby. I'm praying that you find a way of life with compassion, joy, and lastly fulfillment. I have found my fulfillment of life through the sharing of the Gospel. Your story really inspired me to do something that you are passionate about, but also something that has fulfillment. Thank you, and God Bless.
Thank you. You succeeding in making another person feel better. Your
Ho’oponopono prayer video was a nice follow up. I look forward to watching.
Lab scientist here. Currently 1am just woke up from a nightmare and hopped on CZcams and found this video. Thank you for making it
Also a lab scientist. I am leaving. Enough is enough
@@contrastmedia1 I hope you start considering to share your story.
I hope you consider to start sharing your story.
Massage therapist here, i completely agree with this message. Massage is the same like fixing the drywall, but not roof. People won't listen and are lazy or in bad life situation, so they can't fix the pain
@@contrastmedia1also considering it further down the line.
"Nobody has 40 minutes to listen to me explain why I quit my job"
10 million people came here to listen.
I just wnated to show my gratitude for this video, it in itself was veey healing.
I wish you happiness, great health and success in anything and everything you decide to take on.
lol
9.5 million lil bro
@@sandrohernandez4401 if you had to point that out, seems like you're the lil bro, lil bro
@@I.I.I....IoI....I.I.I ok lil bro
It’ll be twice that next week ❤️
I subscribed, not because I am going to particularly like this type of content, but because it takes a brave person to give up that lifestyle he already did the hard work for, for something he believes in.
What a thought-provoking video! I truly enjoyed listening to you as you transition. You're on your way... be as patient with yourself as you would with a loved one. Be kind to you. May the force be with you.
My uncle was a neurosurgeon, he took his own life during covid. I'll never know what was going on in his mind. rest easy
Oh Lord, stress can make You crazy
I'm sorry. I'm my opinion the powers that be, hurt our doctors so much that it's unreal.
Thus hurting us.
i would inagine he saw the corruption in the medical and health industry and was so disgusted he was unable to deal with the emotions surrounding it. very sad im sorry to hear. rip.
maybe it is because he made a few mistakes and then his patients wanted to sue him… they face a lot of pressure to do the right move but it isn’t always the casr
he most likely couldn’t live with what Really goes on in the western medical field. may he have peace.
He thought he saved 100s but now he saved millions. Thank you doctor goobie
Amen
What about the ones saved by surgeons who operate on patients with cancer, or those who had car accidents or got attacked. Or pregnant women who are having problems with the baby or during birth. Or do you really think they should just eat healthier?
😂😂😂😂😂
@@josephmueller3752 That's different; cancer surgeries are often effective. Spinal surgeries usually aren't long-term effective.
As I've always said, anyone who wants to save the most lives possible, work at a water treatment plant.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of treatment.
Absolutely an Amazing story & journey! Thanks for sharing!
May God bless you and protect you. You're a good man and hope more people are like you
For me sleep was a game changer. I didn’t sleep well for 35 years. I quit my job and now I sleep 8 hours straight every night. No more health issues. Sleep is incredibly important for overall health. Good luck Dr.
💯 Facts.. Something I had to learn! I am a much better person with 8 hours sleep. It’s amazing. So, now when my bedtime comes, I just drop what I’m doing and go to sleep.
I’m ER physician and still have the same problem. I can’t do that like him. Cuz need to take care of my family. But I totally agree with you 👍🏻
Insomnia is slowly killing me...
Absolutely correct sir
❤
The fact that this video got to everybody reflects how sick we all are.
It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. Jiddu Krishnamurti
@@glaciarrecordsTo the contrary. It's actually a priceless skill...
We needed this video so much 😭watching from South Africa and I’m leaving my job in healthcare. I’ve had enough
I'm here depressed and burned out from long long stressful toxic work environment.
I come back to this, your first video, Dr.Goobie, to watch frequently, because you Inspire me, and I really treasure you.
Thank you very much for your blunt honesty and helping many of us to understand what is going on. Best wishes to you and yours. Congratulations on your awakening; I'm really glad you took the plunge because I also have friends who are not happy being in the same field of work!
A seemingly rich life is so poor, yet a seemingly poor life is actually rich. Thank you for reminding us money cannot buy happiness. True happiness lies in purpose and simplicity.
Money buys freedom to do whatever you want whenever you want. That can be a huge stress relief.
@@DannyBrooks1 theres a middle ground because working hard is worth it when the payout is aswell but, sometimes people grind away and have nothing to show for it simply due to the punches life throws ones way
Money buys freedom to tbe point you are enslaved by freedom@DannyBrooks1
@DannyBrooks1 long as there are ppl around you who aren't just there for the money
Let me help you, give me your money
Welcome to the club of doctors who quit! Very well articulated! I could not have said it better. It's not a mid-life crisis, it is called integrity!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you Doc! I feel for you guys because it's the system that failed you. I hope you are content in whatever career you have chosen now!
nice. where do your income currently comes from
@@raphaq9192 he said they have savings and he is currently looking for a job.
@@raphaq9192they’re living off all the money they made while working. lol. Their expenses went from $10k a month to $2k a month. Some may also have spouses that work. A lot of physicians have at least one parent that is wealthy, so again, they have sources of income, inheritance, familiar loans etc. They are fine financially.
i love how calm this video is no edit no fast cuts thanks for this video
I’m a pain physician in Los Angeles. Very rare to see a spine surgeon like you, someone who cared about the patients not just their income and status… Wish there were more like you!
who cares?
@@josephchartrand3912I care
@@josephchartrand3912you, clearly, and me as well for responding
@@josephchartrand3912me
@@josephchartrand3912 What idea convinced you this was worth typing?
Dear colleague. I am a German thoraxic surgeon who decided to quit working endless hours after about 15 years in hospital. I was burnt out and mentally and physically very vulnerable. My wife also told me that I should quit and do something else. Since then I became a general practitioner and I am a very happy doctor and family man. I listened to every word you said and I had tears in my eyes because I went through what you went through. I know the system makes you sick and you become disillusioned if you really care for your patients. I wish you all the best and hope that your heart continues to guide your way. You have made the right choice and you are a very lucky man. Hugs from Germany.
A German? What about a german colleague dr Ryke geert Hamer? I actually healed a severe appendicitis last year by its teachings, weird........
The whole system is designed to make us sick.
Your comment actually made me tear up. My father used to be a Neurosurgeon, later on he decided to quit being a surgeon and start working in neurology and psychotherapy. The reason for this change was because he was so burned out after being in the field for so long that he just couldn’t endure it any longer. The current situation in German hospitals (and probably Hospitals all around the world) is horrible for everyone who works there and actually cares about his/her patients.
Goobie you need to do what makes you happy 😊. But it's never that simple. Need to think 🤔 about where you are at. Plan and finances before you make important life decisions. I got my masters in social work at 26. I too wanted to help people. And I did for many years. Was a medical social worker in a hospital for 10 years. Very stressful. Was unhappy 😒. Worked every day except weekends. Called in sick 1day in 10 years. Because I lived in boston the city. In winter I had to cover other people's jobs. Before I became 40 I planned to change my life career and city. Moved to California eventually went back to school and became an activity therapist for the city of San Francisco. Stayed 10 😊years and 😍 loved my job and able to use my creativity. Goobie makes sense. You need to figure things out and plan. Do not make rash decisions. And life is not worth living being unhappy 😒. Your choice. 😊
Very kind of you to affirm a colleague’s feelings. 😊
I was “relieved” of my job at 63. It took a while but I finally figured out they did me a favor. No more toxic corporate bull 💩!
Thank you, Goobie - watching and listening to you share your story has really been an inspiration and has enormously helped me reorient my perspective - thank you so much, and I pray and hope for your continued peace and happiness- God bless you sir 😊
This man has (re)discovered Thoreau's truth: "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." It takes great courage to forge an independent path.
❤
Wow. Excellent comment. So well spoken.
my fav bit of Thoreau is that he also had his wife bring him treats and food when he stayed isolated in the forest
"quiet desperation is the English way" straight out of Pink Floyd ...mind you I think they were talking particularly about brits, lol.
❤🌻🫂🍀🍀🍀🫂🌻❤️
I teared up when you said that your wife encouraged you to quit rather than to stay part time after seeing what you went through. You’re blessed to have someone who loves you right by your side! It is so tragic and sickening that the American healthcare system has become a for-profit-business, making money off of sick people. I am sorry that you’ve become a victim of the system in a way. I hope you discover your new passion in life soon!
I love your honesty regarding the real life in medical field. May we all humans realize this truth , that we're made to live properly as nature designed it. May my people also do the natural eating, exercise, and socialize with people
So true❤
Amen 🙏