"I was two years into my time at JPMorgan when I realized how disillusioned I'd become with my life. It felt robotic. I was following the motto "30 VP," a phrase I'd heard at the company. It means the goal is to reach vice president status by the age of 30. I'd seen my seniors have these glamorous investment banking careers, so that's what I thought I was supposed to do."
"At 26, every day felt the same. I'd be in the office by 9 a.m., go to the same meetings, do the same actions, and leave at 7p.m. During that time, I lost friends and relationships. On a whim, I signed up for a 10-day silent meditation retreat with the intention of taking a digital detox, and came back with the clarity that it was time to quit. My time at JPMorgan shaped my career, but quitting helped me redefine success and eventually raise over $6 million for my startup."
He started at JPMorgan in 2015 as an intern on a US visa and later became an associate in asset management after moving back to India. He pursued the corporate milestone of becoming vice president by 30, but daily routines felt robotic and strained personal relationships. A 10-day silent meditation retreat provided clarity and prompted him to quit. Quitting released attachment to status, money, and external validation, enabling continued learning, meaningful impact, and the focus to cofound a startup that subsequently raised more than $6 million.
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