“I’ve quit a lot of people’s dream jobs.” -Me.

“I’ve quit a lot of people’s dream jobs.” -Me.

Let me explain:

I’ve been an on-air radio personality.

I’ve worked in the NFL.

I’ve been a professional DJ.

I was the CMO of a Major League Baseball team.

All incredible jobs.

And I walked away from every single one.

Why?

Because deep down, I knew I wouldn’t still love it tomorrow.

In each case, the reason was different—but the pattern was the same:

• I looked ahead at where the organization (and my role) was heading.

• I was honest with myself about whether that aligned with my future.

• I worked hard in the present, even while planning the next step.

• I identified the right next move—short-term and long-term.

• And then I took a deep breath… and leapt.

Your dream job isn’t always forever.

And leaving doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it might actually mean, you’ve already done it.

Ken Griffey Jr. is now a photographer at The Masters.

Why? Because he’s doing what makes him happy.

That gift is available to you, too—if you’re willing to open it.