Hearted Youtube comments on Goobie and Doobie (@GoobieAndDoobie) channel.

  1. 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.
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  2. sitting in nature, mountains in the background, minimal editing, just a man talking about life for 40 mins. This is what YouTube is for
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  3. 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.
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  4. 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.
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  5. A man has two lives. The first one starts when he is born, the second life starts - when he realises he has only 1.
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  6. This is a man who saw through all the bullshit and decided to live. Good for him. The system destroys brilliance.
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  7. 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!
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  8. 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.
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  9. Just because you're unemployed doesn't mean you're not still an MIT educated Neurosurgeon.
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  10. Hello! My name is Brady Swanson. You performed two spine surgeries on me nearly 10 years ago. I think I was one of your first patients! At the time I was living in so much pain, and I was young when you did the surgery on me. 20! Your kind words, and attentive nature always made me feel comfortable with going forward with the procedures. It was tough to make the call to get the surgeries, but I trusted you. You always showed me kindness and were there with me. I have gone on to recover from the surgeries, and the spine injury and have lived a very active and fulfilling live. Now 30, I've cycled across America, Taught Skiing in California, and New Zealand. I've become a schoolteacher, and have lived a very active life. Thank you for the kindness you showed me 10 years ago. Your videos have been so wonderful, and your voice sounded so familiar. I'm so happy for you. Always, -Brady Swanson
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  11. 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.
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  12. Imagine a society so healthy that "being a surgeon" is only a "side gig".
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  13. This doesn't sound like a mid life crisis. Sounds like a mid life awakening. Good for you putting yourself first.
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  14. 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 👍😎
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  15. Those of us who have worked in the medical field understand. Greed does not leave room for anything human.
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  16. 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.
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  17. Respect to the first Asian guy to walk away from the typical Asian dream when he realized it was a nightmare
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  18. 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.
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  19. 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
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  20. Marrying that woman was the best decision of your life.
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  21. 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.
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  22. A former neurosurgeon, decided to quit his high-paying, well-respected job after almost 20 years in the medical field because he realized that the surgeries he was performing were not addressing the root causes of patients' health issues. Despite initially pursuing neurosurgery with the goal of relieving suffering and helping people, he found that lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, stress management, and social support played a crucial role in patients' healing. This realization caused a moral dilemma for him, as the medical system's focus on profitable treatments like surgeries and medications conflicted with his understanding of true healing. With the support of his wife, he left his job to seek a more fulfilling and authentic life, despite the uncertainty and lack of a clear plan for the future.
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  23. the beauty about this guy's rise is that he probably is saving exponentially more lives than he was a neurosurgeon. inspiring stuff
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  24. 5,000,000 people have watched this. We are all some version of burned out seeking solace. You inspire us.
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  25. 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.
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  26. 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.
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  27. He broke out the matrix, accolades 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
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  28. Man has nerves of steel to tolerate those mosquitos.
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  29. my wife is a pharmacist in 3 hospitals. She works EVERY day. Rarely does she have a day off. She comes home exhausted and miserable because the drama at these hospitals is through the roof. Backstabbing people trying to get ahead and incompetence that has lead to patient deaths by the dozens. The medical system in the USA is a cesspool of corruption and mismanagement. Im glad you got out of it because im waiting for the day my wife can retire and be happy again. 😪
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  30. You need to do a TED Talk, the world needs to hear your story.
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  31. 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.
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  32. Finally a real person. A real true human being, no edits, no bs just a kind, simple guy being himself.
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  33. I wish my hospital have lunch program to help with cholesterol, blood sugar, low salt—a culinary therapy. I wish my hospital allows me to use the equipment at the Physical Therapy center, issues with my joints, tendons, bones whatsoever can be successfully addressed. Medical centers would go bankrupted if my wishes came true. Yet in the Scandinavian countries Doctors do prescribe Spa and Resort stay to help a patient heals. So I have been taking my health in my own hands—eat normally with many colored food that fit a dessert plate. I do hot yoga, pilate, sauna. I sleep until I wake up. I travel twice a year. I spend time with my sister and brothers regularly. I go out and enjoy lunch with my friends. Thankfully, I still don’t have any chronic health issue. I only email my Doctor for annual blood works. When I get to my 80th birthday, just a few more years, I will live in a place where there is no 911. Voilà! My way of escaping the tubes and knives in the hospital as well as their food😊
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  34. 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!
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  35. As I've heard from other health professionals, "like a tree, doctors are trained to treat the dying leaf, instead of figuring out what's wrong with the roots"
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  36. 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!
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  37. His videos are blowing up because so many of us dream to dare to say NO and go live peacefully in nature away from citi life race, stress and the job we hate
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  38. 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.
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  39. I love how your wife just said "why don't you just quit"' she gave you proper support 👏
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  40. I quit a high paying job at 55 and decided to retire myself with 10% income. Now I am 71 and think that was the best decision. I look younger and I am healthier. Living in a warm city with wonderful people and quality food ingredients. This man is right, listen to him.
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  41. 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.
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  42. As a man, born and raised in Arkansas, the amount of courage you displayed by standing calmly in that swarm of mosquitoes is uncommon, to say the least. I was itching the whole time. 😂
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  43. The interesting part of this video for me is how our society seemingly has no place for this type of human being. Someone who has genuine empathy, someone who is uninterested in the trappings of wealth for the sake of wealth itself, someone who is extremely emotionally intelligent. How can we say our society is succeeding and thriving if the only metric is financial success and we continually select for those who are motivated by and enjoy finding financial success?
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  44. 30 years a nurse. Left a year ago. Making ends meet. Sold my home and bought a old trailer on its own lot next to the woods. God bless you
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  45. “I cannot make you understand. I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me. I cannot even explain it to myself.” ― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
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  46. “It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.” Thank you so much for making this
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  47. The fact that he is able to talk so calmy for 50 minutes with all those mosquitos is the most impressive thing here
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  48. 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.
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  49. This is not a crisis, this is a realization. In my opinion you 200% made the right choice.
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  50. Over 1M views in 3 days. This man has touched a nerve in America, and that is to be good to yourself first. The rat race is a real problem all the way to the multi- millionaire world.
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