I quit my job with no back up plan | Life Update

[@DanielJMadden]

If you are wanting to follow my on my journey, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. Random question, answer if you can, what is your all time favorite movie?

[@Tenjiecorner]

Stop feeling guilty about quitting your job without a backup plan. Society has conditioned us to believe that work and productivity are the main aspects of life.

[@DanielJMadden]

Appreciate the encouragement! Glad to report that I’m no longer feeling guilty. More grateful than anything else these days.

[@ShondaD_]

True True and True!!!!

[@AnomalyBelleza]

🗣️ I COMPLETELY agree. Finally, it’s refreshing to hear someone say this because it’s almost as if everybody says the opposite.

[@gregkareem9824]

​@JPVlogs-k8wstop cursing its a sin dude

[@pablob9681]

I’m struggling with this trying to find a new job being home and not working has made me feel a constant guilt of not being productive

[@bingneedsalife]

I just left my 9-5 today so pursue freedom and the pursuit of happiness. This video was what I needed to see!

[@DanielJMadden]

Well congrats!!! It’s a rollercoaster ride but it has been a fun ride in my experience. Glad that this video was able to relate to you.

[@fgonzalez78959]

Ever notice alot of people who quit the 9-5 start to work on improving there health ..jobs affect people many different ways. How can we expect people to functions daily 100 percent.

[@DanielJMadden]

Yeah my mental health has never been better. You are on to something lol

[@frecklesintotears]

I quit my job today and I'm scared. Thank you for making this video!

[@DanielJMadden]

lol I’m still scared but you’re welcome 🙏🏿. What’s next for you?

[@frecklesintotears]

@@DanielJMadden No clue 🤦🏽‍♀

[@TishFergusonBeauty]

never too old to pivot. if we are living our best lives we will be pivoting for the rest of our lives

[@DanielJMadden]

This is a lesson that I am learning. Life is a series of pivots in different seasons.

[@TishFergusonBeauty]

@@DanielJMaddenthis right here!

[@newvision101]

Think about it- Rhiannas song Work Work Work Work. Ru Paul’s You Better Work. Project Runway’s Make It Work. And there are many other pop references to Working. How is it that our human experience programming leaders to working for health insurance, food, shelter. How did we get here. It’s ingrained in our psyche. We’re born. We go to school. We go to work. We die.

[@DanielJMadden]

You’re speaking nothing but facts! I want my life to be that I lived, loved, I left a legacy then I died

[@DeSmith-o4b]

The Amish work their behinds off and so do people that live offgrid. Have context on what "work" means to you. Sometimes work enjoyed isn't actually work anymore, it's a means to an end to afford a certain lifestyle. I could have bought 10 Ferraris in cash to show off early in my career, but I never did. I've bought nice things, but I've lived well below my means and was able to retire in my 40s. Money, work, career...fun, hobbies, etc. is all in your mind what you "need" to feel whole and living a life that'e worthwhile or, even better, a life of meaning.

[@SuperDG333]

We’re supposed to enjoy our lives and feel good and if we don’t something is wrong and we have to go back to the drawing board and cultivate a plan that serves us and our community. You have always been worthy

[@BetterNeurodivergentTravel]

This popped up on my home page. I've also quit my corporate job to pursue a career path that aligns with my values and passions. Will be a long and interesting road!

[@DanielJMadden]

Yes it will but I hoping that you find the joy in it like I have though some days are just trash. Lol just being honest

[@DeSmith-o4b]

​@@DanielJMaddenMaybe I can help? What are your trash days like? I'm a 50ish DotComer and was C-level F500 exec, got late stage cancer in my 40s and then the pandemic hit (faced mortality 2 times in a couple of years), and here I am almost 7 years later "retired." I'm pretty happy and fulfilled, except when my wife is annoyed. Lol

[@keziasaint-louis6519]

Progress, not perfection, is the goal! Good on you for moving forward in a path that felt true to you and God's plan for your life 🎉🎉

[@DanielJMadden]

Thanks Kezia! And yes progress over perfection is my life’s motto

[@DeSmith-o4b]

​​​​@@DanielJMadden​Maybe sometimes even progress doesn't matter? Biggest lessons I learned facing the wrong side of cancer was that nothing mattered other than understanding why God put me here? Even if you don't believe in God, answering why am I here? Why am I here STILL hit me when I was told I beat cancer. What's my purpose now? Do I need a purpose? Why? Every day I wake up, every experience good/bad that I have, and every sign of the divine (there HE is again...God), I realize how lucky I am to still be alive. I'm a dood, but I'll share a poem I wrote... I went to the Grand Canyon at 18 and sat there in awe, taking it all in. God was there with me. I witnessed the birth of my son. God was there with me. I said good bye to my mother when she was in hospice. God was with me. I faced my mortality fighting late stage cancer. God was with me. I see the changes going on in the world and know that God is with me.

[@Bryant1128]

I just put my notice in and I feel so amazing and glad I'm doing this

[@DanielJMadden]

Congrats! I remember that feeling very well! What’s next for you?

[@shalom4441-o6i]

I am about to put my two weeks notice in so fast for my call center job. 😂 I can’t wait.

[@DanielJMadden]

That's awesome! You gotta do what makes you happy. Can't wait to hear about your next move!

[@DWEthiopia]

What I got from this video is the importance of having a supportive network that can keep you accountable when slacking off or getting lazy. I don't have this and I feel like I desperately need this but feel blocked in getting one because of social anxiety and depression.

[@DanielJMadden]

Yes I would say a supportive network of people is important and remember, one of the most important individuals that supported me through this transition was my therapist. So sometimes that support can come from paid health professionals.

[@wellowbeats]

I'm so happy for you! Maybe I too will one day find the courage to quit my 9 to 5 job that I hate. I can't continue to live like this.

[@DanielJMadden]

Thank you! 🙏🏿 I know that place your in and it isn’t fun for sure. Yes courage comes into play but try planning for your exit and maybe you’ll start to feel better about leaving

[@Freelybeingkaila]

welp this is what I needed to hear!! thank you!!! I am at a job now that yes pays me well but it is not good for my mental and I dread coming in everyday. I have 7 more weeks to go and then this contract ends then I am betting on me and taking a leap of faith! thank you for the motivation and for being the sign I needed!

[@DanielJMadden]

Awesome! The money isn’t everything. Glad this could be affirmation for you. What’s the dream? What’s next?

[@Freelybeingkaila]

@@DanielJMadden after this contract ends I will be going back home to pack my car for car camping and I will be hitting the road to different national parks and hidden gems in nature and document the whole adventure through videography and photography. I want to put more brown faces in these outdoor spaces and show that brown people love to camp and be outside as well. I am on a soul journey right now in these last 6 months of my 20s and I feel like this is the right move to make. i dont have any idea how long this adventure will last but I am excited for the unknown!

[@DanielJMadden]

@@Freelybeingkaila Yaas! I love for you. Will you posting this on KZbin? Because I am here for it all.

[@Freelybeingkaila]

@@DanielJMadden definitely will be posting my travels on youtube! i want to look back on the adventures, the feelings in that moment and see the growth and maybe inspire others to get out and see this beautiful world!

[@DanielJMadden]

@@Freelybeingkaila Awesome! I’m subbed.

[@vaniaahmedabbasi99]

i resigned last week. 3 more days to go until i am absolutely free! It's high time i pursue happiness, respect and my passion

[@DanielJMadden]

1 more day!! Congrats! 🥳 what’s up for you next?

[@PeaceNotPain]

Same 😂 I was DONE and decided to fire that life. Changed my entire life and I think it’s cool that you had a moment where you realized you actually needed the entrepreneurial hustle and bustle. I did too and it feels amazing lol

[@DanielJMadden]

The greatest and scariest thing I have done to date. Lol but I love it here 🙌🏿😅

[@sunni3931]

I hope things are going well, im stepping out on faith ❤

[@DanielJMadden]

Faith, prayer and a plan will do wonders. Things are going quite well! Not without struggle but better than I can ask for.

[@rockstar0r]

All the best in your journey!

[@DanielJMadden]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@elizabeth4275]

It’s me. I’m unemployed for 3 months now.but Ai deserves it.I been working too hard .not feel guilty 😊

[@DanielJMadden]

Love that for you. What do you think is next for you?

[@_mshsrn]

Go Daniel, you better be transparent and a care free!! You are inspiring - Bree❤

[@DanielJMadden]

Lol thanks Bree! I enjoyed sharing this.

[@iqwebserve3973]

Great video. I just quit too, no back up plan, hope to get a business going.

[@DanielJMadden]

Thank you! What are you coming from and what business do you think you will start?

[@ANTICHRIS619]

Kudos to you brother...and here am i scared to even quit the 6 months internship with peanuts stipend and unfriendly work culture

[@DanielJMadden]

Thanks bro! And trust me, I'm doing this scared. It hasn't gotten less scary but I continue to pray and plan. You'll know when it's your time to go.

[@justbobbyt]

I dig it - great story, and excited to see the journey unfold. That last clip is a testament to the struggle to get those angles!

[@DanielJMadden]

Lol it’s a struggle for sure. Appreciate you watching and excited to share the journey with you bro.👊🏿

[@AngelaPowell-i4p]

Live your best life.❤

[@DanielJMadden]

Living it 🙏🏿

[@alinenishimwe8563]

Your energy in the video and smile is contagious! Thank you for the video. Learning a lot from it because I am in the exact phase. Thank you

[@DanielJMadden]

Thank you!! 🙏🏿 This journey has been rewarding but it’s still scary. However I wouldn’t trade it for the world

[@tronnierants]

So proud of you bro!

[@DanielJMadden]

Thanks man! 🙏🏿

[@moniqueleslie09]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Love this.

[@DanielJMadden]

Thanks Monique!

[@kerryb.6419]

So proud of you! This is Kerry-Ann from Andrews, if you remember lol. This video inspired me. Thank you for your obedience & pursuing your creativity 😊

[@DanielJMadden]

But of course! I ain’t that old yet 😂😂 but thanks watching and I’m glad you got something from it!

[@ducthangnguyen0108]

Great! Wish you all the best on your journey

[@DanielJMadden]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@don-hughllewellyn2877]

amazing video, kinda in the same boat super happy for you

[@DanielJMadden]

Oh you know I’m going to text you now lol but thanks man! 🙏🏿

[@betsylynnvedrine3784]

Im at work now watching your video. I plan to send my resignation letter to day or tomorrow..

[@DanielJMadden]

Whew! I know the feeling. I was excited and scared! How are you feeling?

[@betsylynnvedrine3784]

@@DanielJMadden Considering I will send it when I arrive home .. I’m ok.. I will be relieved. They hired me and I fired them.

[@LovelyLocdnLoaded]

Thanks for sharing this. You did what I’ve been unsure to do no matter how good things seem to be going.

[@DanielJMadden]

No problem! Glad you got something from this. Please do not be fooled, it’s still scary but I’m talking it day by day.

[@LovelyLocdnLoaded]

@@DanielJMadden I imagine it is. I’m still in prayer. Sometimes the answer comes with action. Gotta trust YAHUAH totally without doubting. This makes me think of where I am and who I am really serving.

[@DanielJMadden]

@@LovelyLocdnLoaded This awesome self reflection! Let me know where you are led.

[@EnhancedSimplicity]

10:16 .... EXACTLY! .... Challenges WILL happen... it happens in all areas of life

[@DanielJMadden]

Say it again!

[@claudegia2075]

Did this a week ago and very happy. Been busy around the house and catching up on a few things I haven’t been able to do. My next move? Whatever God has in store for me, in the meantime I will enjoy a de-stress in this moment.

[@DanielJMadden]

As you should! Congrats on your new found freedom and I pray you hear where God is leading you next in this upcoming season of your life!

[@claudegia2075]

@@DanielJMadden thank you and I wish you the best as well

[@DanielJMadden]

@@claudegia2075 Thank you! 🙏🏿

[@mattlu5493]

No rules in this life other than to survive…if you’re alive and surviving, you can do whatever you want

[@DanielJMadden]

I hear what you’re saying but everything within reason though. We can do whatever we want but we must always count the cost and figure out if we are willing to pay it.

[@kanchanatharusha2773]

you gave valuble advices as well in this video, thanks and wish you all the best !! ❤❤

[@DanielJMadden]

Thank you! And I’m glad you got something from it.

[@IntrovertRockstar]

Great video

[@DanielJMadden]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@lifebehindthereels]

KZbin suggested your video, and I’m so glad I found it. I’m sort of running into the same line of reasoning. It’s been there for a while. Just started my channel while gainfully employed in FinTech/Corporate world. But this here, this work we/you are doing is what gives, and brings more life and joy. I just subbed 💪🏻 🙏🏻

[@DanielJMadden]

Thanks for subbing! Yeah, it was not a light decision to make but it was definitely the right decision.

[@adammorra3813]

Good job, you have a lot of courage.

[@DanielJMadden]

Lol or insanity but thank you.

[@colinl5985]

bet on yourself. that's a good tip, t extra push one sometimes need.

[@DanielJMadden]

100% because no one else will.

[@markwhittaker6866]

PREACH!

[@consciousness23]

Thanks for sharing your journey Daniel. It was both encouraging and inspiring. Wishing you the best of success.

[@DanielJMadden]

Thank you 🙏🏿 I’m glad that you got something from this. Look forward to meeting again at the next THINK

[@beverlyhelm5287]

Lots of people get an education in one field but change to a different field later. I don’t blame you for trying a different type of work if you aren’t happy with the way things are. (As long as you aren’t a 35 year old man living in your parents basement and is working enough to support himself…who cares?). You have your training as a minister and can use that in many ways with any other type of work you find yourself doing. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, Right? (If you ever change your mind you can always go back into ministry…Rocky Mt Conference could use a few more pastors. Good luck to you and God bless.

[@DanielJMadden]

Thank you 🙏🏿 and yes I could always go back if anything but God has been blessing me where I am now so I’ll continue to walk down this path. Thanks for watching’

[@ShaunaGMorgan]

OMG, Daniel! Heeeyyy cuzzo! I had no idea you had a channel. I stumbled on this artistic thumbnail and screamed when I saw you lol. Loved this video and the creative approach you took. Just subbed. Congrats on your new journey. You'll be great and I commend you for following your heart. Love you! God bless 💕🙏🏽

[@DanielJMadden]

Hey Cuzz!! It’s crazy how you found this but thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I appreciate it! And add me on Instagram, I would love to catch up. @optical.opium

[@lexxiethomas289]

Awesome content ❤❤❤ literally going through this. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@DanielJMadden]

Appreciate you! Thank you for watching!

[@betsylynnvedrine3784]

Today I left my badge and office keys on my desk and emailed my resignation letter after my shift. In the letter I asked to mail my check to my address (even though I filed a direct deposit) two days prior). I will mail them my parking pass and make sure to have them sign it. However, I received a voicemail stating to come into the office and sign a formal resignation letter in order for them to release my check. Seriously? I choose to be at peace with all this.

[@DanielJMadden]

So how did everything turn out when you went back?

[@betsylynnvedrine3784]

@@DanielJMadden That was it. I made sure that was my last day. I cut them off.

[@betsylynnvedrine3784]

@@DanielJMadden Oh as far as the signing of letter. I went in early after realizing they are in office at a later time .. Security actually handed me the letter to sign. Worked out better than I had thought.

[@monochromesoul5873]

I want to do this too but i have too much uncertainty

[@DanielJMadden]

I hear you. And maybe it’s not your time yet. Give yourself grace and time to figure how you can possibly do this. Then when your ready dream and plan without the stress of having to execute and see how you feel.

[@onlythetruth1987]

I am in the same boat. Teach me brother.

[@DanielJMadden]

I don’t know how I can teach lol but what boat are you referring to? You talking about making a switch?

[@onlythetruth1987]

@@DanielJMadden yes sir, I’ve always felt out of place, and I’ve been displaced. I can’t keep blaming the world, nor do I want to. I’m looking to make a switch to get my autonomy.

[@DanielJMadden]

@@onlythetruth1987 I felt that way before! If you were to make a switch today, what would you do?

[@onlythetruth1987]

@@DanielJMadden I’m a writer… I have moved to nature and I will write books create content. And learn the most efficient way to survive and still keep a few of the technologies we depend on. I want to modernize my life different than the social norm.

[@DanielJMadden]

@@onlythetruth1987 And you would document you making that shift through creating content? I would watch that!

[@RicoZOFC]

good vid

[@DanielJMadden]

Thanks! 🙏🏿

[@TheUnhousedWanderer]

I've done this dozens of times. I have a Cluster B Personality Disorder.

[@DanielJMadden]

Yeah? It was a first for me.

[@jonathanbieniada1797]

Edmonton?

[@DanielJMadden]

Yessir

[@jonathanbieniada1797]

@@DanielJMadden I saw the "Mill Creek ravine" signage and I was like ah! lol

[@DanielJMadden]

@@jonathanbieniada1797 Haha!

[@noufalmandeel9861]

From Saudi Arabia here and almost quitting✌🏽

[@DanielJMadden]

I hope when your ready it is a great experience and right choice for you like it was for me!

[@ahmadomran4773]

I am quitting as well this month! From Lebanon 🇱🇧

[@DanielJMadden]

@@ahmadomran4773 Good for you! What job are quitting and what’s the dream?

[@eren.c13]

Quitting next week. Istanbul Turkey 🇹🇷 Worst job is serving job. Waiter.

[@mamoon7619]

We need an update! How are you? And how are you doing financially without the 9 - 5? 🎉🎉🎉

[@DanielJMadden]

Yeah I guess it’s about time for an update, huh? Lol I’ll start working on it

[@nequag]

I feel u just off the title😢❤

[@DanielJMadden]

I had to do it! My mental health is more important.

[@nequag]

@@DanielJMadden facts these jobs make you prove so much to them sometimes just for them not to care at all ❗️goodluck on financial freedom and more life and blessing ❤️thank god u having an amazing wife who supported u with ur decision

[@DanielJMadden]

@@nequag Appreciate you! 🙏🏿 Things ain’t easy but they are better. I’m love what I’m doing, it pays the bills and my wife is still rocking with me. Thanks for watching!

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Imaginal acts become facts.

[@DanielJMadden]

I’m here for this!

[@shannonreese2349]

'Promosm' 😘

[@DanielJMadden]

👌🏿

[@MrJohnnybe123]

Pastor is an easy life with tax breaks and free food, accommodation

[@DanielJMadden]

Bahaha. I did get a housing tax that we as helpful but what I being paid was not much. So the housing tax was necessary lol. But my free there was no free food or accommodation. Maybe some other denomination but not mine. Neither was it easy. I left because it was severely messing with my mental health.

[@Stryv4Prfctn]

🤔 - This feels very disingenuous. Cleverly written/performed content for "click bate."

[@DanielJMadden]

I’m sorry you feel that way. I assure you everything I’m saying is not scripted. I knew wanted to say and said it when the camera was rolling. Now I’m guilty of planning out my shot list, knowing where I wanted to shoot but I’m a filmmaker 🤷🏿‍♂️I take every opportunity to practice my craft. But what I said was true. I quit my job with nothing else but my dream to chase and I’m still doing that. I still do appreciate you watching! Thank you 🙏🏿

[@chirovandenbos2339]

People are programmed robot slaves of the system thinking happyness starts with extern factors like status, money, material things that means nothing and its relativ and an illusion create by society. If your happyness depend on extern factors you will never be because extern factors are endless. Happyness starts inside you. A lot of people are empty inside so work and create an illusion for the outside world to buy stuff thinking they look beautifull or made it but its all emptyness to me. The more people around you, the more expectations, talk about others, lying, frustrations, negativity, jealousy, double standards, violent, sneakyness, own benefits, judge, comparing etc......reflection of their broken souls. Alone you have more strength, peace, power, happyness, freedom and time. And no, not feeling superior or better then others but more be carefully and awake. Be the light in your own life. We born alone and died alone and in between we are all guests......short time here. The here and now is where the magic happens

[@DanielJMadden]

Yes and I would challenge anyone to surround themselves with better people. I believe we are our most powerful when we are around people who do place expectations on us but encourage us to be who we are meant to be. As the proverb goes, “if you want go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

[@Wiola-zr9qy]

You need a wife and kids

[@DanielJMadden]

Lol why did you say that?

[@JEM-justme]

If you watched it, he has a wife.