Adam

I’m Adam. I left my W2 and documented it all.

Thinking about leaving your job?

One short video a day for the first 365 days after quitting.

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15days in
15videos
350to go

Every day for a year, one short video about what actually happened: what got done, what it cost, what felt uncertain. No recap, no highlight reel. If you’ve ever thought about leaving a steady job, this is what the first year looks like from the inside.

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Day1
Day1

A rocky start

Despite this being the second time I've intentionally left my W2 and all of the planning, nerves still set in on day one - but its all uphill from here!

Takeaways

  • Come prepared with your skills and your strengths.
  • Be ready with a plan.
  • Understand why exactly you are leaving and what you want next.
Day2
Day2

Whew, much better.

Structure creates balance across business requirements: Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, etc.

Takeaways

  • Determine where you will spend your time.
Day3
Day3

Change of Scenery

Finding the groove and meeting up with other founders in New York.

Takeaways

  • Surround yourself with likeminded people.
W2Leave My W2

Day 2of 365

Day 2