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The Ultimate Wais Challenge: I resigned!
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September 25th, 2009Uncategorized
I am beginning with the end in mind.
People may think I am crazy. But I think otherwise. This is the BRAVEST thing I have ever done in my entire life. And I would like to share this journey with all of you. I gave up my corporate job to pursue my dreams. It is my last day in the rat race.
This is the Ultimate Wais Challenge. This is MY Ultimate Wais Challenge.
I am starting a new life with a vision of the life that I want for myself. My life lived on my own terms. This is my story…
THE RESTLESS SOUL
Ever since my 4-year stay with my first job, I have been moving from company to company. In the past 1.5 years, I have been with a total of 3 companies (which I have not even lasted for 6 months in each company!). It’s not that I wasn’t happy…there was just something missing every single time. I was so restless. I was looking for something that I simply couldn’t find in the corporate world. I was happy but not HAPPY!
THE CATALYST
Last January, as I was surfing the net and going through one of my favorite blogs , Our Awesome Planet, and I saw this post of Anton. These words simply jumped at me: QUIT, DAY JOB. I was drawn to it.
I did my computations and thought: “Php 15,000 is not bad at all for a 90-day seminar.” I took the leap and, damn! There are infinite possibilities on the Internet. The Wais Life is actually a proud result of the seminar
THE FIRESTARTER
I had a lot of learnings from the single Cash Flow I played last summer. Aside from the possibility of actually getting out of the rat race, I was introduced to a seminar which super changed my life. I was lured into it saying that I will learn to be rich after. I took another risk, taking the Php 11,088 PSI Basic seminar even after I was scammed by Php 20,000.
And boy was I hooked again!
I was able to gain more confidence in myself so I invested again in the next level seminar, Starshooters, to see how far I can stretch myself to go for my dreams…my own dreams. Opportunities abound when I was taking Starshooters! A business opportunity came to me as well as creative projects which are my passions: organic natural beauty products, long distance relationships and FOOD! How I love food!Plus two other things inspired me while I was taking Starshooters:
- Lemonade the Movie, a documentary of advertising professionals who transformed their lay-offs into something great….for THEMSELVES.
- The tragic end of the life of dear blockmate, Alexis Tioseco, further affirmed me that: “No day but today.”
THE VISION OF THE END
During the course of my Maven Secrets and PSI seminars, I was exposed to a lot of readings. Yes, this includes Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Think and Grow Rich. Anton shared with us the 4-Hour Work Week book, which again, inspired me further. That this is actually possible because real people are enjoying this lifestyle.
This is the life that I want. Being able to do your life’s passions as well as enjoy the time (and lots of money!) with family and friends. Maybe not even having a 4-hour work week, but a ZERO HOUR work week, simply because you love what you are doing and don’t think of it as work at all.
THE BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD
A month ago I tendered my resignation with a lot of fear of the future. But now (unlike in my previous resignations), I am at peace and very much happy with my decision because everything is falling into place.
I have decided to work 100% on my internet projects. The Wais Life is definitely included. And it is only one of the many projects I have lined up. The thoughts in my head are just ready to explode with excitement! It’s just so much!
I have decided to go full-time on making a business dream a reality, my consumer passion for natural organic beauty products transformed into an entrepreneurial venture. Yes! Me is an entrepreneur! So watch out for that too!
I also have decided to take the Heroic course, a 7-day PSI seminar which will help me again face the fears head on and be able to fly like an eagle. I’m super duper excited on how this will transform me into someone soooo much better!
So I guess there is life after employment
Are you ready to take the plunge with me? I need your support too
Live Wais-ly,
Juana B. Wais
Tags: dream, PSI, rat race, resign, seminar
20 Responses to “The Ultimate Wais Challenge: I resigned!”
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Anne
Wow! That’s a major step.
But with your skills and your inner compass to guide you, I’m pretty sure you’re going to succeed
I’ll be rooting for you…Go go go Ms. Wais! -
A lot of people, me included, experienced or is still experiencing what you’ve been through. You’re an inspiration, so we will be watching you, and who knows, might take the plunge, too =)
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Thank you Anne!
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Awwww I am touched. Thank you!
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mira
I’ll be here for you! Sabay tayo sa pagyaman at pag-enjoy ng buhay! hahahahaha
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Remember, that the path to success is counter-intuitive.
There will be a lot of hard work ahead and it is not the end goal that is important — but the process…
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Woooow!! I am so excited and happy for you
You go Ms. Wais, I’m rooting for you! -
Thanks Mira
I’m looking forward to working with you soon -
Thanks Neva
It’s a REALLY big leap and I know a LOT of work ahead, but I know things will only get better We will all be here to support each other
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@ Anton: wow ang lalim nun
I had to google that ;p hehehe. Yup I am excited for both the journey and the destination -
ruel
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.” Good luck Ms. Wais!
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Eloisa Osabel
Wish you all the best!
Exciting life ahead! -
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