Summary of I Quit.
The video "I Quit." features Brock Cage sharing a personal update about his recent life changes and mindset. Key points include:
- Brock experienced a difficult period about 5-6 months ago, feeling lost and uncertain about his direction.
- He initially tried to return to making World of Warcraft videos and streaming but realized he had outgrown that path.
- Instead of continuing with YouTube and gaming content, he sold some belongings, increased work hours, and decided to go back to school.
- He is pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise science with the goal of entering a doctorate program in geriatric physical therapy.
- Brock reflects on his time as a personal trainer, noting he loved the training aspect but disliked the fitness industry's sales-driven, sometimes unrealistic nature.
- He finds fulfillment in helping older adults and working towards a meaningful goal, despite current challenges.
- His routine is intense: full-time school, 40-hour work weeks, frequent workouts, and little free time, leading to sleep deprivation.
- He still enjoys playing WoW casually but has shifted priorities.
- The overall message is about accepting that sometimes quitting or changing direction is necessary to grow and make room for new opportunities.
Notable mentions:
- Location: Denver
- Interests: World of Warcraft (casual play, aiming for Thunderfury)
- Career focus: exercise science, geriatric physical therapy doctorate program
Notable Quotes
— 00:13 — « Maybe getting my thoughts out of my head could help. »
— 02:55 — « For once giving up felt like the right thing to do. »
— 04:30 — « When you're considering making World of Warcraft videos, you're pretty desperate. »
— 04:39 — « I had to ask myself what do I like, what makes me feel good. »
— 04:50 — « I really liked and I got good sleep and I felt fulfilled helping older people. »
Category
Lifestyle