Do You Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?

June 15, 2011 By 16 Comments

 

Today, I have a book to share.

It is called “Quitter” by Jon Acuff. You may have heard of Jon, he has a very successful website called “Stuff Christians Like.”

What does a book about quitting have to do with TMN?

Actually, it fits in well with many of the themes we discuss here.

We talk a lot about goal setting and many of us have long term dreams we want to accomplish.

Quitter is about pursuing those dreams while not giving up on your day job.

Don’t Quit Your Day Job… Yet

Jon knows a thing or two about quitting.

Apparently, at one point, he had eight jobs in eight years.

In his book, Jon presents the things he learned moving from his day job to his dream job.

Ironically, the first lesson is, “Don’t Quit Your Day Job.”

Here is my quick video review of Jon’s book:

(If you can’t see the video click here. This video was made using ScreenFlow for Mac.)

You Already Know Your Passion

Jon presents many great lessons in his book.

One that really stuck with me was that he says that finding your passion is not always about discovering something new, but rather recovering something you loved in your past.

I believe this is very true. If you are searching for your passion, look back at the things you have loved to do.

Some other great topics that Jon discusses:

  • Why You Shouldn’t Quit Your Day Job
  • Why Does Our Corporate Culture Celebrate Those Who Quit?
  • You Have to be a Finisher
  • Why You Must “Like” Your Day Job
  • Quantity Leads to Quality
  • Don’t be Sidetracked by Early Successes
  • Why You Should Start Today

Closing the Gap to Your Dream Job

If you have ever dreamed of quitting your day job to pursue your dream job, you should read Jon’s book.

It not only provides a healthy does of reality, but also a path for you to close the gap between where you are now and your dreams.

You can get Jon’s book here on Amazon. Or if you prefer eBooks like me, you can get the Kindle version here.

Do you dream of quitting your day job for your dream job?

Filed Under: Goals/Motivation
  • http://affiliatemanifesto.info/ Justicewordlaw

    I just added that book to my Amazon wish list of books that I will be purchasing. The idea of not quitting your day job for your dream job is one of the ideas that I know a lot of people have. I know that I thought about doing that at one point but you have to realize their is a procedure that you must got through before doing that.

    • TMNinja

      @Justicewordlaw Great! Hope you like it! Let me know. :)

      • http://affiliatemanifesto.info/ Justicewordlaw

        I will @TMNinja

  • http://justicewordlaw.com/ Justicewordlaw

    I just added that book to my Amazon wish list of books that I will be purchasing. The idea of not quitting your day job for your dream job is one of the ideas that I know a lot of people have. I know that I thought about doing that at one point but you have to realize their is a procedure that you must got through before doing that.

  • al.pittampalli

    I just started reading Jon’s blog. I always found it fascinating that people find it so hard to “find their passion”…I think people know they’re passion, they’re just afraid to own it…or as Jon points out, they’re not willing to look in the past at what they’ve truly enjoyed in life. Thanks for this recommendation Craig.

    • TMNinja

      @al.pittampalli Al, yes… I tend to agree with Jon. When you are trying to find your passion it makes sense to look back in your life to see what you have enjoyed.

      When people say they don’t have a passion… I ask them, “What have you enjoyed in your life? What did you do when you were younger? Or years ago?” Usually brings back memories and the missing passion. ;)

  • al.pittampalli

    I just started reading Jon’s blog. I always found it fascinating that people find it so hard to “find their passion”…I think people know they’re passion, they’re just afraid to own it…or as Jon points out, they’re not willing to look in the past at what they’ve truly enjoyed in life. Thanks for this recommendation Craig.

  • TMNinja

    @Justicewordlaw Great! Hope you like it! Let me know. :)

  • TMNinja

    @al.pittampalli Al, yes… I tend to agree with Jon. When you are trying to find your passion it makes sense to look back in your life to see what you have enjoyed.

    When people say they don’t have a passion… I ask them, “What have you enjoyed in your life? What did you do when you were younger? Or years ago?” Usually brings back memories and the missing passion. ;)

  • http://justicewordlaw.com/ Justicewordlaw

    I will @TMNinja

  • http://www.timokiander.com/ timokiander

    Craig,

    Thank you for this review :)

    Hating your day job is easy – yet at the same time I can spend my salary (part of it) to educating myself and building my part-time business on the side. So, instead of hating, I have turned it to appreciation instead.

    For many people, getting into the position of quitting their day job takes time. Rather than making the time harder for yourself, growing some appreciation towards your job (even if you hate it) makes the transition much easier.

    Cheers,

    Timo

  • http://www.timokiander.com/ timokiander

    Craig,

    Thank you for this review :)

    Hating your day job is easy – yet at the same time I can spend my salary (part of it) to educating myself and building my part-time business on the side. So, instead of hating, I have turned it to appreciation instead.

    For many people, getting into the position of quitting their day job takes time. Rather than making the time harder for yourself, growing some appreciation towards your job (even if you hate it) makes the transition much easier.

    Cheers,

    Timo

  • http://alphaefficiency.com/ Bojan

    Finally people saying something intelligent about day jobs! They are like wheelchair until you get on hold of your dream job.

    Thanks for the book recommendation, I might check it out.

  • BojanDjordjevic

    Finally people saying something intelligent about day jobs! They are like wheelchair until you get on hold of your dream job.

    Thanks for the book recommendation, I might check it out.

  • http://www.resignationletterexamples.net/ ResignationLetterExamples.net

    This is a good book with some solid tips. Most articles and books that I’ve read usually sensationalize quitting your day job and becoming a successful entrepreneur. Unfortunately it is not that simple and Quitter provides a harsh dose of reality.

    • http://www.timemanagementninja.com/ Craig Jarrow

      Jack, yes… I liked this book because it is a dose of reality. In fact, the book may talk many people out of quitting their job. :)