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2943: Reflections On Turning 30: From Job Seeker To Corporate Deserter In 10 Years by A Purple Life


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Episode 2943:

Reflecting on a decade of transformation, the author recounts their journey from a fearful college student desperate for a job to a more confident individual ready to leave corporate life for personal fulfillment. The narrative highlights lessons on the emptiness of corporate ambition and the irreplaceable value of time spent with loved ones, emphasizing the importance of defining success on one's own terms.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://apurplelife.com/2019/10/08/im-60-going-on-30/

Quotes to ponder:

"After a few years of following other peoples’ paths for success, I had a revelation and realized that all this shit that people said would make me happy, was doing everything but."

"I want my life to be filled with exploring this gorgeous world of ours and not sitting in endless meetings."

"Having more time with loved ones before it’s too late is my main impetus to retire as early as possible without sacrificing my happiness now."

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