If you don't take the leap, you'll end up stuck. Which is riskier?

Running the numbers on how your life will pass you by:

You’re 26. You’re a private equity associate.

You hate what you do but justify it bc “the money is good.” But the money doesn’t make you happy so you’re lost & don’t know what to do…

You’re 27. If you stay in private equity another year, you’ll be a senior associate. They’ll pay you more, you get some carry, and the hours get better. So, you do that.

You’re 28 now. You meet a girl. You start dating. Things go well.

You’re 29. Deal flow is chill so the job is cushy, so you don’t feel the need to leave. You got promoted to VP. More money, more carry, hours are better. Golden handcuffs…tighter

You’re 30. Things went really well w that girl ! You’re thinking of proposing. She, the love of your life, deserves a rock indicative of that. That’s a big chunk of change. One more bonus you say! Plus, carry in a few years vested :)

31 & you’re getting married. You have so much to plan for the wedding & also need to take a lot of vacation so now isn’t the time to look for a new job.

32 & what’s next?? A house ! So all that money you’ve been saving up just went out the door to a downpayment. You get the dog and what’s next…

33. KIDS! You’re still in the job you said you’d quit. Is NOW the time to quit?? Of course not, and that’s how you get stuck forever.

When I left private equity, a banker called me and said “I always planned to quit but never did. I’m 40 now, wife, 3 kids, mortgage. I’m stuck."

He closed with a line I'll never forget: "it's easy to know what to do...it's hard to actually do it."

That's why my Dad gave us our family mantra:

"Live like someone left the door open"

If you get the chance, take it. Cause windows of opportunity don't stay open forever...

What holds you back is fear.

you're afraid to take the leap.

It's okay. I was too when I was in your shoes.

But I actually quit. I left private equity to throw myself at the world and find my true passion.

Was I scared? Of course, so I just did it scared.

That's why I am creating Local Legends.

Local Legends is a private country club, the Internet's Country Club, where we all come together to help each other win the game of life.

Putting yourself in an environment where you are forced to be your best is how you fulfill your potential.

You are a product of your encironment. if everyone else is taking the leap, you will soon follow...

And that..my friend...is when your life starts getting really good.

Has anyone ever regretted quitting that shitty job?

Of course not.

How to start living the life you're capable of:

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