Try Life On

51: Corporate Chaos to Digital Freedom with Glen Hicks

Mar 29, 2024

Glen Hicks, IT executive turned founder of Digital Independent Life, shares his journey from a heart attack at 34 to digital freedom. Topics include reevaluating priorities post-corporate life, maximizing impact through limited client focus, embracing independence, navigating values misalignment, and balancing work and family.

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Quick takeaways

Prioritize meaningful connections over a hectic work schedule for personal fulfillment.

Embrace opportunities in a personalized economy for intentional living and professional success.

Deep dives

Facing Life With Versatility and Intent

Glenn Hicks, a digital independent known for his diverse experiences, shares valuable insights on navigating life with intention and adaptability. He emphasizes the importance of taking control and being intentional in one's choices, highlighting the significance of focusing on the present moment while having a plan for the future. With a personal ethos of rewiring his life and not retiring, Hicks encourages individuals to embrace opportunities and make conscious decisions to lead fulfilling lives.

Introduction

6min

Reevaluating Priorities: Life Beyond Corporate Confines

16min

Evolution of Roles and Digital Independence

7min

Maximizing Impact Through Limited Client Focus and Lifestyle Business Values

2min

Embracing Independence and Digital Freedom Amidst Reflections

3min

Navigating Values Misalignment in Corporate Restructuring

2min

Balancing Work and Family: A Personal Journey

15min

Expressions of Appreciation and Validation for an Alternative Lifestyle Approach

2min

In today’s episode of Try Life On, Maurice has the opportunity to sit down with Glen Hicks, the founder of Digital Independent Life and author of Rewired Not Retired.

With a background spanning over two decades in IT executive roles, Glen found himself trapped in a cycle of long hours and overwhelming workloads, leading to a health crisis with a heart attack striking at the young age of 34. Following his departure from a corporate role due to a company acquisition, Glen transitioned into consulting, eventually founding his own venture to support digital independents like himself.

Through his journey of rediscovery, he not only found professional success but also reclaimed the precious time with his family, showcasing a compelling narrative of resilience and reinvention in the pursuit of a balanced life. That’s the essence of trying life on!

Join us as Glen challenges you to discover how to navigate the complexities of modern life and embrace the journey of trying life on, one courageous step at a time. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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