I Left My Job, Followed the Nudge, and Wrote the Book
What I learned about freedom, fear, and building a life that actually fits
Two years ago, I did something that felt both wildly irresponsible and completely right.
I left a good, steady job. I had benefits, structure, a nice title, and a predictable paycheck. I also had a voice inside me that had grown too loud to ignore. You know the one—the quiet tug that starts as a whisper and eventually becomes a gut-deep nudge you can’t shake.
I had saved. I had planned. But still—walking away from a salaried role in midlife felt like stepping into the void.
I walked anyway.
What followed wasn’t glamorous or wildly lucrative (not yet, anyway). It was messy, meaningful, practical, intuitive, and transformative. I wrote. I rebuilt. I cried. I doubted. I wrote some more and learned some more. I healed. And I began to create a kind of stability I didn’t know was possible—not from a paycheck (although money is lovely and necessary), but from something deeper and more aligned.
That journey became a book.
Introducing Radical Stability
Radical Stability is for anyone—especially those of us in midlife—who has ever asked:
Can I really pivot from what I’ve always done?
Is it too late to build something better (read: am I too old?)
What would it look like to feel both free and financially secure?
This book is for the nurse who wants to keep caring, but not keep working 12-hour shifts.
It’s for the marketing director who’s great at what she does but needs it to fit around her life—not the other way around.
It’s for the teacher, coach, freelancer, manager, or parent who knows there’s more—not more to chase, but more alignment to live.
Radical Stability is my personal story wrapped up in a guidebook. It’s a look at how to create structure, income, and purpose without losing your soul in the process.
Stability Isn’t Boring—It’s Liberating
Somewhere along the way, we got the message that if you're not pushing, you're falling behind. That success must come with burnout. That freedom and financial stability are opposites.
But I’ve learned that practical doesn’t mean dull. And aligned doesn’t mean passive.
Stability—the kind that comes from inside, built on values and intention—isn’t the enemy of reinvention. It’s the foundation.
Radical Stability isn’t about quitting your job tomorrow or blowing up your life. It’s about asking better questions. Like:
What do I actually want my day to look like?
What income streams feel energizing (not exhausting)?
How can I keep doing the work I love, but on my own terms?
If You’re Feeling the Pull, You’re Not Alone
For me, Radical Stability looks like:
Multiple income streams (some active, some passive)
Work that fits into my life, not the other way around
Boundaries that protect my energy
Routines that support my nervous system, not deplete it
Joy in my work—not just endurance
It doesn’t matter if you're a writer or a nurse or a coach or a consultant. This book isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about realigning with who you already are and giving yourself permission to live that truth out loud.
Creators Need Stability, Too
Somewhere along the way, a myth took hold: that if you’re a “real” creative, you’re supposed to choose between art and security—between making what you love and being able to pay your bills.
I don’t buy that.
What I’ve learned—and what Radical Stability is really about—is that practical doesn’t mean boring. Routine doesn’t mean rigid. And saving money doesn’t mean selling out.
In fact, being practical is one of the most creative things you can do.
It gives you breathing room. It lets you choose your projects. It gives your nervous system a break. It buys you time to think, to wander, to make better art.
Stability isn’t the enemy of freedom—it’s the foundation of it.
You Are Your Own Safety Net
That phrase—“you are your own safety net”—became a quiet mantra for me as I made changes that once felt impossible.
You don’t have to wait for a crisis to recalibrate.
You don’t have to choose between purpose and paycheck.
You don’t have to prove yourself through pressure.
You can build a steady, flexible, values-aligned life.
You can create space for joy and a smart financial plan.
You can reinvent—at any age, in any field, on your own timeline.
Radical Stability is the story of how I did it—and the invitation for you to do it, too.
If this resonates with you—or if you know someone quietly dreaming of a different life—I’d love for you to read the book or share it. Pop in a review if you are inspired!
It’s not a how-to. It’s a why-not-now.
With gratitude,
Carter