Leaving a stable six-figure job at 25.
I didn’t wake up one morning and abruptly throw my badge on the table. It was a slow buildup: frustration, clarity, ambition, and eventually, a decision that felt bigger than me.
The Trade-Off
At 25, the opportunity cost of not trying became higher than the risk of quitting. I was trading my future for comfort, and the price was too high.
Ownership: Moving from responsibility to true equity in my ideas.
Mental Space: Reclaiming the bandwidth previously rented to a cubicle.
Uncertainty: Every day is a test of structure and self-discipline.
Identity: Learning to define myself by what I build, not my title.
Quitting wasn’t about running away from a job. It was about running toward a life I couldn’t build from the inside. The risk forced growth. The growth formed opportunities.
Active Builds // Jan 2025
[ IB_INNOVATIONS_LAB ]01. High-Frequency Induction System
Engineering a precision heating system for material stress testing and localized heat treatment.
02. Atmospheric Plasma Cannon
R&D on non-thermal plasma generation for surface sterilization and advanced engineering applications.
03. IB Innovations Portfolio
Scaling a brand that bridges the gap between technical engineering and high-level design.
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Final Thoughts
If you’re considering a leap of your own, don’t look for permission—look for clarity. And once you find it, bet on yourself. It pays the best dividends.
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