Soulfire: Break Out of a Burnout Job and Craft a Career That Inspires You

by Sean Sessel

Most people get programmed by society to think there's only one path to get a degree, find a "good" job, be an obedient little worker bee. Otherwise, we're warned, the big, scary poverty monster will get you... Well, I'm calling BS! You don't have to live someone else's dream for decades just so that you can eventually retire and enjoy some semblance of a life, and society's plan doesn't offer the security it promises - people burn out and lose their jobs every day, either because they quit when they're at the end of their rope or because they get fired when they've basically checked out. The worst part is that even for those tough enough to power through, living with that constant stress costs them their health, their relationships, and their happiness, leaving them looking back at the end of the day with regret. The good news is that there’s a better way - a way to discover a sense of purpose and enthusiasm in your career; a way to escape your toxic job without jeopardizing your financial security; a way to discover your true calling in this world, something that sets your soul aflame with passion; a way to use that calling to create both financial freedom AND enduring fulfillment; and a way to rise like a phoenix from the ashes of burnout. This book is written to show you how.

106 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 21, 2019

About the author

Mr. Sessel is a voracious learner with a fervent belief in the ability of the individual to better himself or herself. After an epiphany that he derived intrinsic enjoyment from continual learning and the sharing of knowledge with others, he decided to make a career of it and started The Oculus Institute.
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Before Oculus, Mr. Sessel was Director of Quantitative Research and Co-Portfolio Manager at Tectonic Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser with over $1 billion in assets under advisement. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate at Boston Consulting Group, where he specialized in analysis of surveys and organizational structures. Mr. Sessel received his B.S. in Bioengineering from Rice University. Throughout this time, he was also involved as a founder or equity hire in 7 different startups.
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Mr. Sessel began his spiritual studies in university and has studied in the esoteric schools for 9 years. Although originally an introvert by nature, he made a decision to consciously change that when he took up the study of social dynamics, knowledge he has been actively building upon and applying for 3 years. Mr. Sessel also ran a policy blog for over 2 years, some posts of which foreshadowed policies later adopted by 2016 presidential candidates.
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Mr. Sessel's hobbies include travelling, games of calculation (including gambling), CrossFit, mixology, and, recently, Muay Thai.