Conversations With My Father: David Jetmore on Work & Purpose

In this conversation, David reflects on work and purpose across a lifetime, from childhood chores on a farm to decades as a surgeon and an active retirement. He considers what it means to feel truly useful, the satisfaction of developing skills, and the instinct to restore what’s broken or neglected. Together, we explore the discipline of practice, the value of perseverance, and the deeper fulfillment that comes from doing something well, especially when it matters most.