“His wife’s gonna leave him.”
WHAT?
When I left Wall Street, I suspected that my peers would have strong opinions about my decision.
But I didn’t think people would talk sh*t behind my back.
It turns out a lot unexpected things happened, much of which you can’t actually prepare for.
So this week, I’m sharing all my learnings.
This week, on a solo episode of The Examined Life Podcast, Khe asks the question:
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My top 3 takeaways
Name it to tame it
In spiritual circles, “name it to tame it” means labeling intense emotions to relax their hold on you. The same intense emotions keep arising - fear, shame, embarrassment - when leaving a high-paying job.
The cost of inaction
It’s easy to think about the downsides of leaving. You think about the costs of taking action such as:
- The judgment of others.
- The fear of going broke.
- Answering, “What do you do for a living?”
But what about the cost of staying put?
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Take the jump
Our brains have an important job: to keep us safe.
But sometimes, we have to override our rational brain and do the scary thing anyway.
My favorite quote: Know what you stand for
Why this episode matters to me
I got this text over 50 times when I left Wall Street.
They were a dagger into my heart and my identity.
They almost made me go back to a 9-to-5 job.
If you’re thinking about taking a leap, I want you to know that you’re not alone.
It’s hard AF.
People will question your actions.
They’ll question YOU as a person.
I’m here to help you plan your leap. And piggyback off the lessons I learned the hard way.
If you want to dig deeper
If you walk away from 7 figures, you may be a Post-Achievement Professional. I have a podcast episode walking through my decision to leave Wall Street. When planning big decisions, be careful about pursuing 'The Number'.
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Hope you enjoy the episode,
Khe