In today's episode, Anna discusses how deciding to quit your job and start your business, is only the beginning and there will be many more brave decisions, as well as a lot of hard work, if you're truly going to create an alternative life and career outside of the 9 to 5.
When I quit my corporate job back in 2013, I thought: "WOOHOO! This is it! I've made The Decision and now I'm going to live my best and most fulfilling life!" And I had an incredible few months after that decision when I experienced the true freedom of not having an office to go to in the morning and instead just traveling, reading and having a wonderful time. Then that freedom turned to panic as I realised that not only did I not have an office to go to, I also didn't have a salary coming into my bank account each month.
When I completed my coaching training and certification in 6 months instead of the planned 2 years and published my business website, I thought: "WOOHOO! This is it! I have a business and I'm going to be an incredibly successful coach!" And I had a few people visiting the website and even got a handful of clients at the beginning. Then the months passed without much else happening, and I soon realised that I was working through my savings at an alarming rate.
Deciding to quit your job and start your business, as it turns out, is only the very first step - it's a big step, and a courageous one, but it's only the beginning and there will be many more brave decisions, as well as a lot of hard work, if you're truly going to create an alternative life and career outside of the 9 to 5.
So what's next? What happens after that first decision to start your business? Find out on this week's podcast episode!
*Resources mentioned during the episode*
Grab a copy of Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5" - After interviewing 50 people who have left the corporate 9 to 5 to forge their own path, Anna has collected their stories in a book that will inspire you with the possibilities that are out there and reassure you that you're not alone in looking for an alternative. www.leavingthecorporate9to5.com
The One Step Outside Facebook group - Join us over in the Facebook group to meet like-minded people who are working on reimagining success in their life and business and to get access to direct support and free training sessions from Anna. www.facebook.com/groups/onestepoutside
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Grab a copy of "Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5" - After interviewing 50 people who have left the corporate 9 to 5 to forge their own path, Anna has collected their stories in a book that will inspire you with the possibilities that are out there and reassure you that you're not alone in looking for an alternative. www.leavingthecorporate9to5.com
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