8 Stoic Tools for Neurosurgery & Life

What 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 focus

The View from Above: Gaining perspective in high-pressure moments

Prospective Retrospection: Making decisions your future self would be proud of

Negative Visualization: Training your brain for disaster — and gratitude

Embracing the Last Time: How to make everyday moments sacred

The Obstacle is the Way: Transforming setbacks into strength

Voluntary Discomfort: Cold plunges and the power of choosing hard things

Focus 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.