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Making the leap

Quit smart: runway, timing, and family buy-in.

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How much personal savings or runway should I have before I quit? Aim for 12 to 18 months of bare-bones personal expenses in the bank before you go full-time, not months of your current lifestyle, months of your s... Beginner 2 resources → How do I convince my spouse and family to back me quitting? Don't sell them a dream, bring them a plan: the exact runway number, the timeline, the specific milestones that mean 'keep going,' and the tripwire... Beginner 2 resources →

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