When the dream job becomes soul crushing

Jacob Wade shares his transformative journey from a high-stress tech sales job to a life of travel and family connection through a mini retirement. He discusses the mental health challenges that led to his decision, the planning and execution of a year-long RV trip with his family, and the profound impact it had on their lives. Jacob reflects on the shift from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of embracing risk and prioritizing personal fulfillment over financial metrics.

 

Takeaways

 

• Jacob experienced a mental breakdown due to work stress and travel demands.
• Jacob's journey highlights the importance of mental health and family connection.
• He realized he didn't need to reach a financial finish line to make life changes.
• The FIRE movement can create a mindset that limits freedom vs create it. 
• He learned that life is about the journey, not just financial goals.
• The risk of staying in a job you hate can be greater than the risk of change.

 

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