I Quit My High Paying Product Job to Bet on Myself
Last year, I made seven figures at my product job. Last week, I left that job to bet on myself. This wasn’t an easy choice to make. After over a decade in product, walking away felt like giving up a core part of my identity. Here are 5 principles that helped me make the decision after alot of reflection. What I cover: (0:00) Why I quit my seven-figure product job (0:23) Go where work feels like play (3:44) Give yourself permission to build (5:35) At some point, trading time for wealth just isn't worth it (8:33) Surround yourself with people who share your curiosity (10:11) The people you love won't be there forever (13:57) What I'm doing next (and a promise) 📌 Get the written post: https://creatoreconomy.so/p/i-quit-my... 📌 Get my personal AI OS with popular AI tool discounts and my best skills and prompts: https://www.behindthecraft.com/ Where to find me: Newsletter: https://creatoreconomy.so/ X: https://x.com/petergyang LinkedIn: / petergyang Subscribe to this channel — more tutorials coming soon!

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