EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 22 MIN
How I Escaped the Rat Race (Why Quitting Your Job Isn't Always the Answer)
from Worth The Fight Podcast · host Matt Simpson: Business Coach + Author
The question I get asked most—quietly, earnestly, and often in passing—is: How did you escape the rat race? In this video, I break down what that question is really pointing to: deep disenchantment, identity fatigue, and the longing for a life with more meaning, balance, and autonomy. I share what I've seen in my coaching work—some people don't leave their careers, they recommit consciously, bringing nervous-system regulation, healthy boundaries, and psychedelic-informed principles into their work so they can thrive without burning out. Others truly need to pivot—but that path requires patience, and a plan. And a commitment to skill building and cultivating what Dr. Cal Newport calls "career capital" to best ensure a prosperous transition. For more information: www.worththefightbook.org To book an intro call: https://calendly.com/mattssimpson-79/prosperity_pathways_intro_call Love, peace + prosperity, Matt
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