8 Stoic Tools for Neurosurgery & Life

02/10/2025 10 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
8 Stoic Tools for Neurosurgery & Life

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Send us a textWhat do you do when everything goes wrong,  in life, in surgery, in the chaos of your own mind?In this raw and powerful solo episode of ItsBrainSurgery, a neurosurgeon shares the 8 Stoic tools that helped him navigate grief, burnout, failure, pressure, and everyday life. These aren’t just quotes for Instagram, they’re practical mental frameworks forged in the OR, in marriage, in injury, and in dark moments we all face.🎙️ What You’ll Learn:Memento Mori: How death awareness brings life into focusThe View from Above: Gaining perspective in high-pressure momentsProspective Retrospection: Making decisions your future self would be proud ofNegative Visualization: Training your brain for disaster — and gratitudeEmbracing the Last Time: How to make everyday moments sacredThe Obstacle is the Way: Transforming setbacks into strengthVoluntary Discomfort: Cold plunges and the power of choosing hard thingsFocus on Process: Letting go of outcomes and owning your effort🧠 If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, numb, or like you’re just surviving life — this episode might change how you live it.

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