Life Lessons From Leaving My Job 

I tell people this all the time: I'd rather be broke and be doing what I love, rather than be rich and miserable. Someone once told me, "If you love what you're doing, you're already rich."

You made the right decision. You are a rebel. You chose your self over the status quo. An empowered being is brave. And the brave are ALWAYS rewarded. Glad you decided to be a human being. And not a human doing.

This is exactly what I needed to hear. I am such a workaholic and it is draining; there are no memories to be made in an office, no lifelong friends to be made behind my desk....ugh I hope I am strong enough to take the step soon.

What a great video! I recently quit my job because I felt unfulfilled...and was losing my spark. In general, I allowed it to affect my overall well being. Today, I do not regret resigning...in fact, I am grateful. Among the many lessons that I have learned, I realized that I was allowing ego to take control because I spent most of my energy on work. I've changed my priorities and value my well being, spontaneity, creativity, etc.

I quit my NYC finance job last friday. It's scary, but feels right. Now I plan to travel and live in a van for the next year in order to get clarity on what it is I really want to do with my life.

I just quit my job. Just came in to work and few hrs later told my boss, I quit. No real plan, I know it is bumpy road, but I bet it is a lot more enjoyable than work for some corporation. DONE!

Awesome..i am quitting my hell job,the golden handcuff

DUDE!!!!!!!! personal growth> monetary growth you're on the right path, brotha! I cant wait to see you grow in what you love!

a lot of people just work 60 years to pay off their big tv and fancy car they had to finance. they trade their time and happiness for material goods and social prestige.

I quit the corporate world almost 4 years ago. It's been a rough journey with my business, which has not worked out the way I envisioned. However I have gravitated to trading stocks and have not done too bad with that. I think more people today are starting to make their own way by doing side jobs, driving uber, selling things on Amazon, ebay etc. The old way of thinking about finding a job and retiring in 30 or 40 years with a nice pension is a thing of the past. There is no loyalty in the corporate world any longer. Creating your own future and hence happiness for yourself is truly the best way to go.

I really understand how happy you feel to live in the present moment, Richard. It is very precious. I am a teacher with two more years to do before I can retire. However, I have decided to retire earlier so that time can now be my own. Although I am still working and will do so till the end of June, I already feel freer than I have ever been. All the simple things of my daily life are acquiring a far more precious quality. Of course, not having a family to support, I can afford to make this choice and I feel how privileged I am. I see too many people who are so engrossed in the rat race that they forget to enjoy the present moment, they feel drained, depressed and they don't get the chance to enjoy the money they amass. Work, holidays then back to work is a vicious circle which can only lead to frustration and unhappiness. Living a simple life is the way to a free and happy life. Taking the time to prepare healthy food, walking or cycling instead of sitting in a car stuck in traffic jams. Talking to people instead of being addicted to mobiles or digital tablets. Looking for information instead of swallowing what the mainstream media want me to believe. All that enriches my life. Economic growth is finite because world ressources are limited, one should remember that simple fact. On the contrary, spiritual growth is unlimited!

I recently resigned from my job. I had never been so sure in my life. It was mixed emotions though as I had to leave a wonderful set of people and of course, the attractive salary and benefits. But I guess those are the only two the I'm regretting (for the lack of a better term). I travelled though, and I think I found myself. So here I am, trying to starts anew. I'm just hoping that things will fall into place soon - despite not having the emotional support from my parents. Oh quarter life crisis. On a side note, I'm really glad I found your channel :)

you made video which i was searching for... thank you so much

Thanks for your share. I recently told my boss that I am resigning my position as a HR generalist and going back to school to finally finish my degree. She was so supportive, but I feel immense guilt and fear. I have thought about this for an entire year, so it wasn't spontaneous. I have to trust that this temporary time will get me to the next level and that other opportunities will arise again. Focusing on the now so I can be greater in my future ⏰

This depresses me because I don't know what I want and I don't have any passions.

Thank you for being so transparent and open. This video has been eye-opening. It can be hard for some to (even me) to make that first leap of faith but once it's done, it's amazing.

Awesome, I did the same thing last august (left my super well paid job close to home( I was very unhappy )) i got fired at my job after that and have been taking it easy during the corona crisis. At least life's exciting again now for me. Brought you to 1k likes! Have a good one!

That's awesome Richard! glad you can experience that freedom

We will always be in debt for the things we think are important, phones, tv, vacation, entertainment.

Thank you! Thank you so much. I needed this.

wow this video is everything! i need to have the this mindset. i need to live for today, in today. personal growth is my lifelong goal and duty to myself..I've neglected it the last few years, worried about bills, desiring material items..that is not me tho...i need to trust this mindset, today is important. today! thank you for this video!

Richard, I gotta say this was brilliant. Currently I'm in a similar position to you, I left my corporate job and lifestyle about 6 months ago now and I can relate to many of the things you said. I still once in a while doubt myself though and debate whether to go back to the previous status quo or not. Thank you ad cheers!

Living for today, living in the present are two things I’ve been thinking about a lot since my brother died suddenly in July.

Hi Richard, You are very true.....Good Video....I was in corporate previously now I am in academia..I like teaching and I am really enjoying it....

Thank u soooo much for sharing this was so helpful

funny how theres an ad at the beginning of the video about handing in resumes to employers

Thank you!! I so needed to hear this!

I really appreciate this video. Thank you ❤

Wow, I agree with you Richard. Doing what you love is far more better than doing something that just makes you content. I'm currently going through that transition as well. Great video! I'm so happy for you that you following your real life goal. :)

This video made me feel better, thank u!

Very insightful. It is hard to detach ourselves from our current paradigm regarding "security" and "safety" through having a good job, which is nothing more than an illusion...

This video is amazing! Incredible content - thanks for putting this up --Evan

Thank you for sharing.

Awesome Video! I'm going through something similar, and this helped ALOT. : )

Thank you!

Am I only one who liked his shirt. Ppl who liked his shirt... give me a cheer!!!

Thank you sir Richard..now i know what is my decision.....

Beautyful! The most valuable in our life is actually living our Moments :)!!!!!!!

spot on .. thank you

Really great speech ..............

Love It!!!!

Beautiful

Amen brother!

I could quit.. but what I'm gonna do if I life in a place so limited and where everything is so monopolized by corporations and opportunities are most given to those with connections.. here there is two options for someone like me, call centers and any other crappy job I can find.... if you don't wanna work in a call center (wich I really hate with a burning passion) you have to settle with a soul sucking job working long hours 6 days a week and earning almost nothing .. it's killing me.. every second i feel like it is crushing my soul.. I'm dying inside and is kinda unbearable.. don't know what to do

I hear you there

Having the time to do anything is great, except when you use all of it to watch RU-vid videos and rage at Twitter. Trying to stop doing that.

Hi Richard, I really like your video! i am about leaving my management consulting job next week. I am Dio from Indonesia, i have achieved 3 academic degrees by the age of 23. One of those degrees is MBA. Thank you for making this video, now i am not afraid anymore leaving my job and pursuing my dream. If i may give you an input: 1. Give a text in your video for every big idea 2. Give conclusion at the end of your video Thank you

So motivated now... Am gonna quit now... Orelse after 2 or 3 days i will loose the motive and go on with flow

best video bro I been stressing about my job and Shit I appreciate this video

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Richard. One question, I would like to know how would you maintain your finances traveling? What are the things you do to earn money while you're traveling? :D

Good Stuff!

Hey man, love this video man. Any way we can connect and talk? Not many people I know who have a mindset like you!

Hi richard can u help how can i tell to my employer that i dont want to extend my work permit anymore in a very nice way? Thanks

Hi, Richard. What was becoming a life coach like for you? How did you go about developing your skills?

Nice video my friend. Thanks :-) Great things never come from comfort zone.

I don’t know what to do... when I have a few days off, I’m painting, I’m happy, I’m planning and setting daily goals. When I work for a few days, I have bags under my eyes, I stop hitting goals, I stop caring about my appearance. I have so many dreams and passions I want to chase but I don’t know how to do that while struggling to pay bills. I’m still struggling even while working. Does anyone know of any info to help you balance financially while branching away.

the days of 30 years at a job are gone, a professor told me long ago try out different jobs, start a business, its all about gaining skills and knowledge. dont get me wrong if your happy in your job and can stay 30 to 40 years working it, them all the best to you.

After i quit my job, i don't know me anymore. I mean the person who i know commits to job that i don't particularly like to do, i do it anyway which a compliment to myself, just i quit job because it terrifies me by thinking what if i can't solve any problem occur. Thus, i got attack by making me thinking that i cannot do any job, not being responsible, selfish, not strong, chicken out, etc. I' m generally purely confident person, but this just crumble me to the point what more do i want to find in a job after all of this.( plus finding our passion not easy).

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hai

Yes life's too short to be miserable

richard, what do you do when you simply don't know how you can make rent? did you save up and then quit? I feel like if I just had a year to do whatever it would be the best year of my life because I would find monetization streams. but I don't know how to develop them when my job consumes almost all of my energy each day (highly analytical job about something I don't really care about). I am building little steps towards the skills I want to build each day...but I feel I'm going so slow, rather than if I had a full day to live just for myself. really not sure what to do about the money situation, it's the hardest part for me.

Dude you are right? I bet you must be reading a book called " The power of now". And how old are you?

What if you’re a single parent?

thanks

You can reduce your expenses first.

Indeed we need to think of now. Here's my take on quitting my job: breaknocontact.blogspot.com/2018/03/do-this-one-thing-before-quitting-your.html. I'm planning to but I can't quit just yet.

You sound like a ENFP personality :)

RU-vid is full of the graves of a person's last words.

👍

good job

There is a rule in job’s world: don’t accept less than you deserve.

i agree but you cant pay bills with 'passion' :|

are you into network marketing now?

Tell me how can I quit my job and have money to live. You have no life if you can not find money. Do you like to eat?

agrree

Nice on paper bud, just make a fortune, invest in passive income then enjoy

you lost me in the first minute. Bills have to be paid, I'd rather make alot of money - then use that money to do stuff I like.

infinite waters wanna be.