I Was An MIT Educated Neurosurgeon Now I'm Unemployed And Alone In The Mountains How Did I Get Here?

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 YouTube 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.

A man has two lives. The first one starts when he is born, the second life starts - when he realises he has only 1.

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.

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.

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.

sitting in nature, mountains in the background, minimal editing, just a man talking about life for 40 mins. This is what YouTube is for

When wisdom surpasses education right here! Wisdom cannot be taught but only discovered.

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.

those who got this video out of no where on their YouTube, we are blessed.

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.

Thank you!!!! I'm 35 and have a new look on life after having a handful of health problems. I finally see what is most important to be in my life. My God, my husband, my mother, my two sons, and the relationships that bring my joy. Thank you again.

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.

"if it costs you peace of mind, its too expensive to keep"

Beautiful soul, know what life is about. We need simplicity. Thanks, God bless you ♥️

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.

This is a man who saw through all the bullshit and decided to live. Good for him. The system destroys brilliance.

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.

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.

This is the content youtube was made for... I’m in the same boat, and am so grateful that I came across this. Thank you!

5,000,000 people have watched this. We are all some version of burned out seeking solace. You inspire us.