I Quit My Job, Effectively Immediately:
I once quit a full time job, effectively immediately. It’s like my mind, soul & body were screaming for release of it. ------- I slept 14-16 hours every day for days after. It was like affirmation of my exhaustion for trying. ------- I desperately needed to rest. But, I tried to kid myself. “You quitter.” “Everyone else pushes through.” “Why don’t you try like them - go to work tired; go to work sick - that’s hard core.” ------- But I realized that’s foolish. Being that way wasn’t for themselves - and maybe it’s a failure on my part that I don’t have the same “discipline” - but it was a ploy to prove to everyone else their worth. ------- “You should show up - I did.” ------- But I ask myself, What does this prove?
It proves that we value our reputation over our own needs.
That we value our false idea of worth through “work ethic”.
When in reality, we all just want respect.
Respect for a job well done. -------- If I’ve learned anything, it’s that my “job well done” happens after rest and restoration.
I bounce back quicker after taking the time to heal.
I reckon I’ll go far with this mentality.
Slow and steady does win the race; right, Mr. Turtle?
