Brian Aquart sits with Matt Doan, a former management consultant who found the courage to leave the corporate cage and unlock a life of freedom, purpose, and personal growth.
In this thought-provoking episode of Why I Left, Matt shares his insights on how he reinvented himself, uncaged his potential, and now helps others transform their lives.
Although management consulting can be a rewarding and lucrative field that offers a range of valuable skills, Matt realized that he needed something more fulfilling and freeing.
He made the bold decision to turn the tables and make the corporate environment work for him, rather than the other way around. Matt shares how he took measures to control his time and energy, focusing on delivering targeted value at work while preserving precious moments for his personal life and well-being. Surprisingly, even though he reduced his work hours to just 5-6 hours per day, Matt still managed to earn promotions and maintain a stellar reputation, leveraging his strengths to excel.
He coined the term "uncaging" himself, symbolizing the process of consciously removing himself from the corporate cage he felt trapped in. Matt now teaches this philosophy to others, emphasizing the importance of living uncaged and not becoming beholden to the corporate system.
Drawing inspiration from Ralph Waldo Emerson's concept of the "God within," Matt advocates for self-reliance and the ability to direct one's own future. While he acknowledges the stability and opportunities a nine-to-five job can offer, he also encourages ambitious individuals to test themselves entrepreneurially at some point in their lives. Entrepreneurship can provide meaning, personal growth, and open doors to opportunities not readily available in the corporate environment.
Matt will inspire you to break free, unlock your potential, and embrace a life filled with meaning and purpose.
Enjoy!
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