You know those stories on the internet where that person with $13 dollars to their name up and quits their day job without any planning and somehow ends up one of the most successful people in the world?

Yeah, cool story bro but definitely not mine. Today, 10/23/17, I have chosen to quit my 9-5 and pursue my dreams.

My initial plan was to wait until the first of the year, but my soul just couldn’t handle it. I felt like the true version of myself was dying to break free and I felt so trapped inside my own mind. Literally every day I walk into my office I feel this cloudy fog come over me, like I was selling little pieces of my soul for what many people would consider a very nice salary. I know this may sound crazy to some, but to anyone who has a desire for independence and to achieve so much can relate to these exact feelings.

What is worth more to you, happiness or money, a concept that up until very recently was very blurry to me. If money is your answer, I suggest you seriously consider reevaluating your priorities.

Back to the story- I have been planning for this for a long time but instantly made a decision only 2 days ago. Something just clicked. I didn’t just make the decision to quit my job. I made the decision to follow my dreams and be happy. I chose me. For once in my life I chose myself over everyone else. I chose myself over what my boss thought. I chose myself over what my parents thought. I chose myself over what my fiancé thought.

All the people I listed above are so very important to me but without my happiness, I am nothing.

I have NEVER chosen myself. I have always seen things through because I never wanted to let anyone down. I never wanted to be a “quitter.” So, while trying to keep the world happy I was letting myself down. The most important person.

Now, treating yourself as the most important person is not selfish, contrary to popular belief. Your being is a precious gift. Respect it and be respected. Love yourself and be loved. Find what makes you happy and triple down on it and have tunnelfuckingvision until you accomplish each and every one of your goals. You deserve to be happy. With happiness, YOU are unstoppable.

I finally decided enough was enough and I am going to do what I love and do what makes me happy. I mean, I have had to turn personal training clients away because I simply didn’t have the time. If you didn’t hear me clearly, I turned down people who wanted my help doing what I love because I needed to focus on a job that I hate.

Try to make sense of that. I am young, only 24 years old to be exact. I have the rest of my life to settle into a career. Life is not a dress rehearsal. YOU ONLY GET ONE. Take chances, make mistakes. Be the raw, unedited, beautiful version of yourself. Some people will love you for it, while others may criticize you.

The thing is you are not here for anyone else. You are here for yourself. Sometimes you have to follow your gut, because your gut knows what your brain may have not figured out yet.

 

L