soju with sarah lessons i've learned since quitting my job
Nov 14, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Sarah shares her journey six months after quitting her corporate job. She candidly reveals the challenges of self-employment, including the struggle of asking for help and managing personal weaknesses. The exhaustion that comes with newfound freedom is explored, as well as the pressure to prove herself. Embracing imperfection, she highlights the importance of iterative progress over perfection. Finally, Sarah reflects on the loneliness of entrepreneurship and her plans to seek support, reminding listeners that they don't have to do it all alone.
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Quitting Amplifies Self-Awareness
- Quitting a corporate job amplifies self-awareness and forces growth across personal weaknesses.
- Sarah says this heightened visibility reveals flaws you could previously ignore while employed.
First Small-Batch Drop Sold Out Fast
- Sarah launched her first ceramics drop and sold out within two minutes, exceeding expectations.
- She used a mix of pre-made and pre-order inventory and then had to finish production for pre-orders.
Steady Paychecks Can Mask Weaknesses
- Weaknesses like scarcity mindset and risk aversion stall progress when a steady job masked them.
- Sarah realized those habits prevented her from scaling when she no longer had corporate safety.