Let’s get real for a second. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re sitting in your office cubicle, staring at that flickering fluorescent light above, wondering if this is it. Is this what you’re gonna do until your spine fuses into your chair?

Spoiler: It doesn’t have to be.

Step 1: Admit You’re Ready to Break Up with Your Job

First, own it. You’re done. Over it. Finito. The 9-to-5 life isn’t for everyone, especially if you’re the type of person who gets the ick when hearing the phrase “circle back.”

But before you walk in and slam down your resignation letter like you’re in a dramatic Netflix series, you need a plan.

Step 2: Figure Out What The Hell You’re Going To Do

Harsh truth: “I just don’t want a boss anymore” is not a business plan. It’s a vibe, sure, but vibes don’t pay the bills. Ask yourself:

• What problem can I solve better than others?
  
• What skills do I have that people will actually pay for?
  
• Who will give me money for it?
  
  

Write down ideas. Validate ...