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Why I quit the corporate world to make a difference in the world - Dr John Travers


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I often quote a great Jim Carrey line that I think is a great approach for life. Jim’s father always wanted to be a comedian, and would have been a great one, but he opted for the ‘safer bet’ and became an accountant instead. But he was ultimately made unemployed, and Jim learned a valuable lesson from that, saying  “You can fail at what you don't want. So you might as well take a chance on doing what you love”

My guest on this episode, John Travers,  initially opted for the safer bet of a well-paid job as an engineer with a global energy company, but before he started the role, he went to India and did some volunteer work – and that changed everything. He returned home to that job and worked in the corporate and start-up world for a number of years, but he fulfilled the promise he made to himself in India – he would dedicate his life to helping society’s most frail and vulnerable people.

Today, John is a qualified GP and is not only making a difference in the world, but he is happy and fulfilled by the work he is doing. He has just published a book about his time working as a doctor, the people he has met and treated, and the impact they have had on him. Its call A Shot of Hope and he’ll be telling me all about his fascinating story on this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast.

COMEDY – How are supposed to cope with this heatwave hitting Ireland? A few well-known people share their advice, including Michael O’Leary, Michael D Higgins, and Ivan Yates.

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