Most people don't quit. They stay stuck.
Stuck in jobs they hate. Stuck in routines that drain them. Stuck in lives that don't fit.
Why? Fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of what others will think. Fear of failure.
But here's the thing: Quitting takes courage. Real courage.
It's not giving up. It's choosing to stop doing what's not working to make room for what might.
A neurosurgeon who quits isn't a failure. He's brave. Brave enough to admit when something's not right. Brave enough to start over.
What if we celebrated the quitters? The ones who leap into uncertainty for a shot at meaning?
Maybe then, more of us would find the courage to quit what's not working and begin what could.
Quick Summary of the video:
Background
- The speaker, Gooby, was a neurosurgeon for nearly 10 years after 20 years of education and training.
- He quit his job last year, which surprised many people.
Reasons for Becoming a Neurosurgeon
- Interest in how the brain works and consciousness
- Fascination with brain-machine interfaces and robotic limbs
- Desire to help people and relieve suffering
Realization and Disillusionment
- Discovered limitations of brain-machine interfaces
- Found that spine surgeries often didn't address root causes of problems
- Observed that patient lifestyle factors were more important for healing than surgery
Key Observations on Patient Healing
- Diet (good salts, mostly plant-based)
- Exercise and sweating
- Good sleep
- Strong social connections
- Stress management
- Avoiding smoking and excessive drinking
Ethical Dilemma and Personal Crisis
- Felt he was performing surgeries that didn't solve underlying issues
- Gained weight, became depressed and angry
- Feared continuing would lead to early death
Decision to Quit
- With wife's support, gave 9 months' notice and left job
- Initially embarrassed about not having a plan
- Eventually embraced uncertainty
Life After Quitting
- Focused on health, walking, and spending time outdoors
- Created YouTube channel to document experiences with his dog
- Found therapeutic value in nature scenes
- Discovered a new way to help relieve people's suffering through sharing nature videos
Conclusion
Letting go of neurosurgery allowed him to find happiness and a new purpose. Gooby encourages others to trust their heart and lean on loved ones for support
