Break Up With Your Life
I've come to realize that there's no shortage of content about why you should follow your dreams or how it feels to make big changes. But there's almost nothing about the practical logistics of actually executing a complete life overhaul.
A Manifesto, of sorts
Four years ago, I was a 35-year-old engineer living what appeared to be a perfectly successful life. Good job, nice house, reliable routine. But I felt like I was sleepwalking through someone else's dream.
So I did something that seemed crazy to everyone around me: I broke up with my life.
I quit my job, sold my house, got rid of most of my stuff, and completely redesigned how I wanted to live. Not a mid-life crisis, a mid-life correction.
But How?
Ever since I made that dramatic change, people have confided in me that they'd like to do the same. And let me tell you - your dream of breaking up with your life or making a big life change is not crazy. It's scary, yes. But it may be the best thing you ever do for yourself.
So what stops most people? The How
I've come to realize that there's no shortage of content about why you should follow your dreams or how it feels to make big changes. But there's almost nothing about the practical logistics of actually executing a complete life overhaul. Or advice from someone who's executed it (successfully).
Until now!
A "Life Breakup"?
I call it a "life breakup" because that's exactly what it is. Like ending a romantic relationship, sometimes you need to consciously and deliberately break up with a life that's no longer serving you. And just like any breakup, there's a right way and a wrong way to do it.
The wrong way: Impulsive decisions, burning bridges, dramatic exits that leave you broke and isolated.
The right way: Strategic planning, financial preparation, systematic execution, and designing what comes next before you blow up what exists now.
How-To
When someone asks, "How did you do it?" they're not looking for inspiration; they're looking for a blueprint. They want to know:
- How much money did you save before you felt safe quitting?
- How do you handle the logistics of quitting?
- How did you deal with the fear and uncertainty?
- How is it on the "other side"?
- What's a realistic timeline and order of events? (Coming soon)
This Could Be Your Story Too
Maybe you're reading this and thinking, "I need a life breakup, but I have no idea where to start." Or maybe you've been dreaming about it but can't figure out the practical steps.
That's why I'm here, writing this blog.
Because while everyone else is telling you to "follow your passion," I can tell you how to plan for it, in what order, and how to execute the whole transition (without ending up sleeping on someone's couch - unless that's what you wanna do. Then cool!)
If you've ever felt stuck in a life that's perfectly fine but completely wrong for you, stick around. I'll show you how to make the change.