3 Habits That Prepared Me to Lose My Corporate Job

To be prepared is to embrace uncertainty which doesn’t happen overnight…

After I shared my job loss story, I was surprised at how many people reached out with questions. From those on the fence about launching a side hustle, to people navigating their own lay off with a desire to focus on their passions, and of course, people seeking courage while bracing for potential job loss–the range of stories, thank yous, and budding connections really touched me.

It was a poignant reminder that no matter how relentlessly the world changes, there is still a resilient thread of hope in the fabric of our networks.

Offering a sense of encouragement and to fulfill my vow to share my journey, I’m going to address the questions I received, one by one.

Like I often say, I’m not special. I made choices and those choices steered me towards my highest values. All of us can do it.

One compelling question I received (in more ways than one) was:

“How do you prepare for a potential lay off and face it with optimism?”

Hinging on the assumption that someone already in employment has laid certain foundational blocks, my response to this layered question is pretty straight forward.

Whether it be literally or figuratively, preparing to lose a job is about having options.

When I think about how I created options for myself amidst the rigor of day jobs, I wound up with a list of 38 experiences, training, ideas, and decisions spanning the last 5 years. Don’t worry, I won’t bore you with that entire list.

Instead, I managed to distill it to 3 key habits that ultimately prepared me to lose my job.

Find out what these habits were in the full blog:

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3 Habits That Prepared Me to Lose My Corporate Job

To be prepared is to embrace uncertainty which doesn’t happen overnight.