When to Jump: If the Job You Have Isn't the Life You Want

The book was written by Mike Lewis, not to be confused with the more well known author Michael Lewis. (Though interestingly, Michael Lewis does make an appearance to describe his "Jump".) Mike had a nice venture capital job. However, he had a longing to jump to try his hand as a professional squash player. This book details the steps he made in the jump from something safe to something more fulfilling. His story is interleaved with the stories of many other people that have done similar things and provides advice for those considering the change. In many cases, the jump is from a more common job such as secretary or wall street banker to a passion project (like squash or starting a company.) There are also examples of people that merely pivot to different roles, or decide that something like teaching Yoga is more fulfilling. (One person even went to medical school in her late 40s) The book provides some "steps" to help do it. Some items include talking to others, but not requiring approval. Being willing to fail, but having a "safe landing" is valuable as is preparing (and having sufficient funding.) Jumping can be challenging, but even a failure helps absolve you of endlessly wondering "what if"?