51: Corporate Chaos to Digital Freedom with Glen Hicks
Mar 29, 2024
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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.
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.
Reshaping Work-Life Balance and Priorities
Glenn Hicks discusses his transformation from a traditional career path to becoming digitally independent, where he prioritizes meaningful connections and experiences over a hectic work schedule. Through his book 'Rewired, Not Retired,' Hicks shares how a health scare shifted his perspective, prompting him to realign his priorities towards family and personal fulfillment. He advocates for individuals to reevaluate their relationship with work, advocating for quality time with loved ones and intentional living.
Crafting a Digital Independent Lifestyle
As a digital independent, Glenn Hicks highlights the importance of utilizing one's professional skills to create a personalized economy and lead a lifestyle aligned with individual values. By building a network of like-minded individuals through platforms like 'Digital Independent Life,' Hicks promotes a community that fosters support and diverse perspectives, emphasizing the freedom and agency that comes with choosing a non-traditional career path.
Embracing Change and Personal Growth
Glenn Hicks shares insights on personal growth, emphasizing the power of evolving and adapting to new circumstances. Through his experiences as a digital independent, Hicks encourages individuals to embrace change, take charge of their lives, and be intentional in their actions. By acknowledging the value of creating a life that prioritizes meaningful connections and experiences, Hicks inspires listeners to pursue their desired lifestyle and work towards personal fulfillment.
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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