Thinking about quitting your job to pursue your passion?
I’m 39 years old & I quit my director level position during covid to pursue my purpose…
Here’s an opportunity for you to skip over some of the hard lessons I learned along the way.
From 23-28
I got a job in the jewelry industry, and by the time I was 25 I was responsible for millions in revenue. I thought if I could work independently selling $100K pieces for someone else, I could probably start my own thing. I let my then boyfriend talk me out of it pursuing my dream, for fear of losing him. Only to later lose him in the long run, because he was threatened by my success. That's when I learned if you're going to sacrifice your dream for someone else, it better be worth it.
From 29-31
The sacrifice of never being home, missing friends' birthdays, and the holidays began to wear on me. So when my friend approached me with the idea of starting a yoga studio, I said “count me in.” At the time I had fallen off my practice, and felt like an imposter. So when my friend pulled the plug, I didn't fight it and instead felt relief. This is when I learned for me to succeed I had to be in integrity with what I preached.
From 32-33
I manifested my dream job in the jewelry industry, finally making the salary I deserved. I was excited to work for a company that had the strategy, branding, and recognition behind it.
But the sacrifice of killing myself mentally, physically & emotionally to prove I was worthy of a promotion, lost its appeal and decided to do something for me.
I Invested $4K to become a certified yoga instructor, and meditation teacher. I changed my IG feed and followed motivational thought leaders who were doing big things. I switched to non-fiction books to help with my money, success, spiritual, growth mindsets -- love Jen Sincero You Are A Badass books...AND wouldn’t you know? I got promoted.
This is where I learned, when you detach from the outcome, it's easier to manifest your goals.
From 33-35
I was smacked in the head by the loss of my father. And I decided I was done playing it safe. Instead of giving 110% to my job, I only did what I needed to hit my sales goals. I made a $3K investment to work with a coach, another $6K to get certified as a coach, and another $2K on a business program.
I found time in between appointments, waiting at airports for my next flight, nights at hotels away from home, to work on building my business on the side. I made a decision to stop drinking and idly “hanging” out. This is where I let go of my excuses, and for the first time understood what it takes.
From 36-38
When the pandemic happened, I decided it was now or never. I had been working with clients, and saving money. I prayed a f*ck ton. I made the decision to take the other half I needed to feel comfortable leaving, from my 401K. I was no longer doing what was practical or safe, but instead following my dreams.
Currently
The biggest lesson I learned is that with every new level, it is going to require a bigger, more bold, version of you. And that what entrepreneurship or taking risks in your career is really all about, is building a nervous system that doesn't shut down in the face of uncertainty and change.
There are days when I feel crazy. When I second guess myself and my decisions, thinking I threw away my career. After all, it goes against how I was programmed – to only do what was logical and safe.
Truthfully, it would be crazy, if I didn’t sometimes feel that way, and I wanted to be transparent with you...
You know, in case you feel crazy, as you boldly go after your dreams, too.