The Chase: Thoughts on Quitting Your Job and Chasing Your Dreams

by Allison Vesterfelt

I often have people ask me, “Should I quit my job to chase my dreams?” And while I love to encourage people to go after what they really want out of life, I also recognize that quitting isn’t right for every person, in every season.

It certainly isn’t for the faint of heart.

In this book I share my response to that question. I share from my personal experience what it’s really like to quit your job, give up everything, and chase after what you really want. I argue not everyone will need to quit their job to chase their dreams, but everyone will need to quit something. What do you need to quit?

Everyone is chasing something. What are you chasing?

Genres: Nonfiction

53 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Allison Fallon is an award winning author, sought after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has coached hundreds of thousands of writers - from NYT Bestselling authors to total beginners to help them finally get their books written and on shelves. Her most recent book The Power of Writing Things Down walks anyone - even those who swear they aren't "real" writers - through a simple daily practice they can use to reduce anxiety, curb depression, improve their confidence and gain clarity in their life. She lives in Pasadena, California with her husband Matt and her daughter Nella.

Reviews

[rené lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a Godsend! I've been in the midst of the "what the heck am I doing with me life?!" crisis for longer than I'd like to admit and the last two weeks have been a bitter and difficult time.

This book was like a breath of fresh air because it was honest. It acknowledged all the fear and insecurities that comes with this process, but still reminded me, in practical terms, that doing what you want to do can happen and is worth it. It won't always be pretty and happy, but it will be real and it will be you and that's what most important.

I'm incredibly thankful for this helpful book!

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoy Allison's blog so thought her book would be worth a read. Rated it two stars because it comes from a younger perspective than myself (I'm 32). It was written more for the young college graduate looking to find themselves when the mainstream just isn't working. She has a good message though and I still plan on reading her book Packing Light.

[Edrei · Rating 4 out of 5]

absolutely honest.

[Sarah Cawlfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would have given it 5 stars, but there were a lot of typos in it and, snobby as it might be, typos really take me out of a book.

[Sylvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those of you who have ever thought of quitting your work, come and read this short ebook.

It is inspirational and beautifully written.