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

  1. Who else is WAKING UP??? The system we live in is not feasible anymore...
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  2. I think a man with a socially admired background such as yours introducing himself with "Hi, I'm Gooby" encapsulates everything perfectly already. We can be proud of our achievements, but they don't have to define us. We should chase what makes us truly happy, even if others don't understand.
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  3. This medical doctor is telling the truth about the reality of the neurological surgery. He took the courage to tell the truth. I applaud this man.
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  4. Quit neurosurgery with no plan. Best. Origin story. Ever.
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  5. The amount of courage it takes to do what you did has to be huge! I don’t call it a midlife crisis, I call it integrity. Thank you for setting a great example for anyone looking for the courage to do what feels right! Amazing!!!
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  6. 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.
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  7. Met a Neurosurgeon in my twenties at a cigar bar in Boston. A very handsome man in his 30's . He was from Hawaii in town for a conference. We played backgammon and spoke. At the end of the night I walked him back to his hotel. We sat in the public garden and he cried for a solid two hours.Here was this man that had everything, 24k gold watch. Custom made shirt hand tailored custom suite. Top of his career. He said his father was also a neurosurgeon his parents pressured him into the profession. And he needed a stranger to bare his soul. It taught me a valuable lesson that day.A. Everybody deserves the right to the pursuit of their own happiness as long as it is not at the expense of others.B. You are not what you do. C. You have the right to change your mind, and change yourself. I am 53 and after being poisoned by my exterminator in 2016 and losing everything I once cherished. I will begin again. I will start massage school in the fall and try to also find my art until then I will work at my minimum wage job that keeps a roof over my head and live in peace.
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  8. You get one shot at a life worth living and no one can define that worth but you. Kudos to you for taking the leap of faith and happy to see your happiness shining through!
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  9. It’s very unusual for me to post a comment on you tube but I felt compelled to send you one after listening to what you had to say. I too am a physician - I practice mostly addiction medicine and some primary care. The heart of your message needs to be heard and your presentation was strikingly humble and poignant. Having listened to your heartfelt explanation for your life changing decisions certainly made an impact on my life. You seem to be a rare human being; I wish you and your family all the best.
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  10. 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!
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  11. I’m a board certified fellowship trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. After 10 years, I walked away for the same reason. People don’t understand how we can walk away from such a prestigious career. It’s the best decision I ever made, I don’t miss it.
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  12. This is definitely not a midlife crisis, this is enlightenment, you woke up to a corrupt system, you quit because you’re a person of conscience, god bless you! It is unfortunate for the people that have to go to that hospital that they lost a genuine wonderful surgeon and a person of substance 🙏🏻
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  13. 41:15 "Now that I have left, I haven't been this happy in my whole life, it doesn't feel like a crisis.... It feels right" congratulations sir, you've found peace in your life.
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  14. I was burned out with my business and bad marriage at 45 . It cost me a stroke and the loss of vision in my right eye. If you are feeling so bad its time to make a change in your life.
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  15. Doctor, open a Wellness Clinic, with a gym and sauna, nutrition center, nature walks, maybe a sleep center?
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  16. This man is on a mission to help society.
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  17. You shared your story and I will share mine: I'm an Asian American female, almost 60 years old and always wanted to be an actress. It was not as easy 40 years ago to pursue this career for Asians. For years I got by on all sorts of jobs that I absolutely hated. The last one I found myself in the finance dept. of a public co. for 10 years and I was 50 years old. I hated my life. I became numb and a shell of my old self and I was very depressed. At 50, I finally quit with NO PLAN. A year later I returned to acting one more time and took on odd jobs. I am now the happiest I have ever been my entire life. I have never looked back. Thank you for sharing your story.
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  18. I left a career in project management and engineering from Tesla at 36 years old. I was burnt out from working 12 hrs days, 6 days per week. I had symptoms of chest pain, chronic indigestion, chronic back pain, poor sleep habits, depression...The list goes on. When I left that job I moved in with parents, I started eating healthy again. I started working out consistently. I started getting 6 hours of sleep, then 7, then 8. I started working on things that I enjoyed. It look me 12 months to heal, but thanks to my amazing parents, I am back on my feet and ready to be a productive member of society. This gentleman speaks is the truth. The power to heal is within yourself. In my case, I couldn't have done it without my parents love and encouragement. Thank you Mom and Dad, I have beyond lucky to have you in my life.
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  19. "I was dying inside and my body was dying." When we finally let go of the resistance to our true being, the only thing that is left is happiness and freedom.
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  20. You dare to quit a prominent job, originated from a prestigious school which brings fame and big financial reward that many people just dream of, to me you're a hero!
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  21. I'm a nurse. I talked to a brand new Neurosurgeon who just started his job. I asked him how it is. "I hate it" He was just out of fellowship and this was his first week of his first job. And he hated it. So I can see where this guy is coming from. I also got burned out and quit healthcare.
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  22. Former wall street guy here, who chose to leave it, after a decade of very very hard work. I am with you wholeheartedly. You're NOT having a midlife crisis because you have prioritized nature, your Doobie's happiness, your conscience, ... rather than having an affair with a 22yr old nurse and buying a Porsche. If we lived closely, I would love to have you as a lifelong friend...
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  23. Finally an educated person who understands the system is flawed and doesn’t always try to blame the individual for the problems in their life.
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  24. Algorithm didn’t fail me with this beautifully courageous message. I have no idea who you are, but I hope every single human gets the chance to see and hear it with their hearts.
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  25.  @GoobieAndDoobie  Yeah! Sorry, I copied and pasted that comment on a few videos, because I wanted to be sure you saw it.
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  26. Registered nurse who now lives in a van. I. Feel. You.
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  27. IMO dude's humble story is a microcosm of a massive shift in our civilization
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  28. Morale of the story: 1. Do what makes you happy. 2. When problem rises, find and fix the root of the problem, do not be satisfied with a temporary solution. 3. When you give up something, whether it be an opportunity, job, or relationship, you will be able to replace the it with something else. 3.1 If something is hurting you or is bad for you and you know it, don’t hold on to it, no matter how long you’ve had it for. Let it go. Find something else to replace it that won’t hurt you. The faster you let go of it, but better it will be for you in the long run.
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  29. man just proved that dealing with mosquitoes is much easier than dealing with people
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  30. Physician, you healed yourself. You honored the Hippocratic Oath to the letter.
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  31. Hey brother, i was in the same boat as you i was going to school for computer engineering at a good school and would have been projected to make 6 figures+. Now i live in a single wide trailer working as an emt and firefighter. I am also working on a welding company of my own. I could not be any happier im on a pescaterian diet of eating only meat i harvest myself while mushroom hunting / foraging for most of my meals. This is the most healthy ive ever been. The only difference is i realized this stuff at 20 not 38. When i did clinicals, the doctors and nurses were the most unhappy ppl ive ever met in my life. When your ready to work again, try blue-collar jobs or even become a wildland firefighter so you can protect nature. The best feeling I've ever had was putting out forest fires and protecting our ecosystem. Keep on keeping on, brother.
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  32. This is the real YouTube, not the fast food we're sold every day. Philosophy, Ethics and Medicine all rolled into one. More good people.
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  33. It isn't a midlife crisis. It's called freedom. You shut the background noise in your life. You're healing yourself mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Money and social status isn't everything. I worked for a major news network as a news producer. I let go too, best decision made. Too much stress, I was married to my job.
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  34. 1) sleep well (8 hrs) 2) eat more veggies and fruits 3) drink water 4) control your stress level 5) surround with good people 6) be happy 7) spend below your means 8) listen to your body 9) exercise and sweat 10) be a role model
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  35. So the answer to health really is just eating healthy, working out, reducing stress, drinking water, and avoiding harmful substances. Damn.
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  36. “A hospital needs to make money.” that was the moment that hit me.
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  37. I am a neurosurgeon. I have practiced for 18 years. I believe I am in a tough spot like this gentleman was….
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  38. 37:58 “this video is 40 minutes long and people don’t have 40 minutes to listen to why I quit.” Says the guy who has millions of views on this video 😊 Yes, we do have 40 minutes ❤
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  39. I watched your last video three times! I am a retired doctor, so I understand everything you say very well, and I very much agree with everything you say, and I also very much agree with your decision! What I want to tell you is to trust your own intuition, be brave enough to do what you want to do, and don’t be saddened by the influence of others! Live happily in the present, that is the most important thing! My son is a dentist. After working for three years, he quit his job as a dentist to do what he wanted to do. Originally, he thought I would be angry with him, but I told him that I was very happy that he could be brave. Go after what he wants to do! I support him very much and tell him that if he has financial difficulties, he should tell me at any time. I will always support him. As long as he is happy, I will be happy! After watching your video, I feel like you are my son. If you are sad, so am I! My child, you have to believe in yourself and follow your heart, not to mention you have a wife who supports you and loves you so much! And your dog needs your company too, doesn’t it? I bless you! God will bless you too! Because you are a good person and a good doctor!❤
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  40. I have struggled with this for a very long time… I guess I’ve come to the personal conclusion that people exploit Jesus to exploit others for personal gain… but when you really know Jesus the energy is not what is portrayed in the church.
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  41. You left your profession (for all the right reasons) but you didn’t abandon your intelligence. Godspeed.
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  42. 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!
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  43. People who get in to Healthcare, especially in America, want to help people but we often get burnt out so quickly because we end up only helping corporations in the end. 😢
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  44. I went through this exact same thing two years ago. Sixteen years in academia created a massive moral injury. Prestige is currency and I fought so hard to try to address the “leaky roof” but the system doesn’t care. Like you, I was holding on too tight and it was slowly killing my soul. So I took a 9 month leave and then quit. Now I live in the mountains in a 1000 person, no stoplight town. I have two hourly paid jobs working with kids and am finally content and at peace. Achievement at all costs is our culture and I refuse to take part in this anymore. I’m 50 and living my best life. I recognize the incredible privilege I have to be able to change my life so drastically, but please know that even the most “successful” people are human and struggle with this stuff. Love your message. Thanks for your vulnerability.
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  45. From my perspective this isn't a mid-life crisis, this is a soul awakening and figuring out what you really came here to do.
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  46. I’ve never done this and unfortunately it’s not letting me do it anonymously. The lesson is invaluable but I wanted to give this as a thanks. So much wisdom packed in to this video
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  47. Well you’ve educated nearly 3 million people about the hypocrisies within our healthcare system and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. One key takeaway is: "When your body heals, it heals completely."
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  48. "Ikigai" , Simple pleasures, 6-7 hours of sleep, limited social media usage to none, simple food and prayer for a spiritual boost are good enough to simplify life and its issues.
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  49. You're still healing people, sir.
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  50. This man is a zen master. Calm, unfettered by the flying pests, found wisdom and gave up what others think is a golden profession for peace.
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