I Decided NOT to Return 9 to 5 After Learning These Truths

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I never thought I'd end up filming this video.... because a 9-5 corporate job was once my whole life. It was endless grinding. Are you wondering if "Life is just about a 40-hour work week?" You’re not alone. I myself have keep questioning that during my months of self-reflection. In this video, I’m sharing my own self-discovery journey after the tech layoff, which had fundamentally changed my perspective on work, money and the 9-5 lifestyle, and the truths that I have realized myself. This is NOT a video encouraging you to quit your 9-5 day job, but to inspire you to rethink your approach to work and money if you’re constantly thinking about quitting. 📌 *TIMESTAMPS* 00:00 My self-discovery journey 00:37 Real security is created: my new definition of “SECURITY” 03:00 Money vs Truth Wealth vs Time 06:18 The (hidden) earning ceiling for financial growth 08:21 Future of work is NOT 9 to 5 anymore 09:58 Meeting others’ expectation vs Being Authentic 📥 *JOIN my FREE MY DIGITAL GROWTH NEWSLETTER* https://www.graceleung.com/newsletter/ 🚀 *WORK WITH ME* https://www.graceleung.com/connect/ 👉 *WATCH THESE NEXT* 🎥 PLAYLIST: Good Mindsets, Good Habits, Better Life ☘️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgvqWBt14woKjKH2taErZWvg_Ebrr6SP0 If you like this video, subscribe for more videos like this! https://youtube.com/@graceleungyl?si=J_vzXh3ooLlusD9G 👋 *WHO AM I* I’m Grace, a Digital Growth Consultant & Educator who is fascinated by anything digital and growth related. I share everything about digital growth, AI for marketing, and personal growth! 🖥 *MY GEARS* https://kit.co/graceleungyl/gear ☕️ *Let's be friends* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-leung-yl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceleungyl *COPYRIGHT © GRACE LEUNG. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.* *UNAUTHORIZED COPYING, REPRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF USE OF THIS CONTENT—INCLUDING REPURPOSING, MODIFYING, OR REPRESENTING IT AS YOUR OWN—WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM GRACE LEUNG IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.*

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