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@ashedryden zen and the art of quitting your job

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@ashedryden zee spencer

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@ashedryden DISCLAIMER: it should in no way be associated with that great body of factual information relating to orthodox Zen Buddhist practice. it's not very factual on motorcycles, either.

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@ashedryden DISCLAIMER: not everyone has the mobility to take this kind of financial or professional risk. maximize for quality in all things.

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@ashedryden ashe dryden @ashedryden ashedryden.com

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@ashedryden backstory

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@ashedryden what would happen if you were fired today?

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@ashedryden better for your relationships

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@ashedryden better for your health

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@ashedryden better for your brain

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@ashedryden better for your career

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@ashedryden why you’re thinking about quitting

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@ashedryden 80% of people are dissatisfied with their jobs Source: 2010 - Deloitte’s Shift Index survey

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@ashedryden stuck

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@ashedryden work/life balance

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@ashedryden burnout

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@ashedryden apathy

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@ashedryden no creativity

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@ashedryden no passion

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@ashedryden unhappiness

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@ashedryden you can’t be yourself

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@ashedryden lack of growth or challenge

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@ashedryden money and benefits

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@ashedryden it’s killing you

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@ashedryden high stress

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@ashedryden physically

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@ashedryden it’s killing us

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@ashedryden preparing to quit

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@ashedryden make some lists

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@ashedryden expenses

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@ashedryden stock up

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@ashedryden what i need

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@ashedryden what i want out of life

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@ashedryden it’s time

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@ashedryden quit

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@ashedryden take some time off

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@ashedryden add structure

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@ashedryden gain perspective

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@ashedryden help some humans

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@ashedryden rekindle your passion

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@ashedryden distinguish yourself

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@ashedryden now what?

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@ashedryden don’t settle

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@ashedryden 1.7M jobs unfilled Source: 2012 - IDC report

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@ashedryden dream big

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@ashedryden be proud of your work

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@ashedryden be leery

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@ashedryden interview the company

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@ashedryden interview your team

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@ashedryden take your time

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@ashedryden “If you hire people just because they can do a job, they’ll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with blood and sweat and tears.” — Simon Sinek

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@ashedryden thank you :) @ashedryden