Struggles with leaving 9-5 grind: what’s your story?
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@zakg I left the 9-5 to be my own boss and now I work 10-12 hours a day, 6 days a week for less pay. But I'm the boss and its fun to be in control of a growing company (and also, I could sell the company at any time and get a big payout).
Only do it if you're already on good financial footing because a lot of start ups eat cash and take time to grow.
It's an adventure for sure.
Only do it if you're already on good financial footing because a lot of start ups eat cash and take time to grow.
It's an adventure for sure.
@microbeliever Would you mind discussing any internal challenges you faced? Like any limiting beliefs or doubts and fears you faced.. And how you overcame them?
@zakg Risk, it’s risk at the end of the day for me. At times you will find yourself talking out of it before you even start. We as people normally bring up the worst case scenarios instead of having some optimism and wondering “what if it becomes successful?” I believe having some optimism and self awareness are two main keys to convince yourself that it’s possible. No matter what you’re just one risk away from being successful or failing. You just have to try and see if the commitment is worth it or not. If you’re thinking about doing it best of luck! 