I like to brag about the fact that I quit my job to go after my entrepreneurial dream 18 months ago. I talk about the day I did it here and the books that inspired me to do it here.
Ever since then, I try to convince everyone I meet to do the same. I even offered a steak dinner at the finest restaurant in Atlanta for anyone who quit that Monday when I presented at ProductCamp Atlanta earlier this year.
To help encourage you to quit your job and go after your entrepreneurial dream, below is a list of 21 reasons why you should do it. If at least 7 of these items apply to you, then reach out to me and let’s figure out a plan to get you to take action.
1. You thought about quitting your job more than 3 times in the past year
2. You don’t like authority
3. You’re worth more as a freelancer than as an employee
4. You don’t get paid more when you make your company more money
5. You’re in a dead end job
6. Your job encourages you to live an unhealthy lifestyle
7. Your only reason for having a job is for security
8. You haven’t got a raise in over a year
9. You enjoy taking risks
10. You enjoy playing poker
11. You enjoy change
12. You hate Mondays
13. You hate your job
14. You hate your boss
15. Your boss hates you
16. Your spouse or significant other thinks you should
17. Your spouse makes enough money to cover your lifestyle
18. You have a side hustle that is making money
19. You don’t want to die with regrets
20. Your friends and family support you
21. The only thing holding you back is fear