"See you later 9 to 5" From Oracle to Write of Passage

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Escape 9 to 5

Lydia.CLinzi

32 episodes

3 days ago

Freedom, Agency and Meaning. Ever thought about ditching the regular 9 to 5 to chase what truly lights you up? I'm on this path to. This podcast is all about that leap of faith—no guides, no guarantees, just real stories from those brave enough to pursue a life beyond the ordinary. Join me as we uncover the untold journeys of dreamers and doers who are carving their own paths. Let's figure out this together.

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"See you later 9 to 5" From Oracle to Write of Passage — Will Mannon’s Act Two

Escape 9 to 5

1 hour 10 minutes 6 seconds

1 month ago

"See you later 9 to 5" From Oracle to Write of Passage — Will Mannon’s Act Two

This is one of the best escape stories you’ll ever hear.Will Mannon walked away from Oracle after realizing he couldn’t find meaning in a 40-billion-dollar company. A single cold email to David Perell opened the door to co-founding *Write of Passage*. In this episode, he shares his escape story, the “secret sauce” of great outreach, and why finding your inner fire can change everything.In this episode, Will shares:

- ✉️ The secret sauce of his cold email that changed everything

- 💼 What it feels like to walk away from corporate

- 🕰️ The joy *and* grind of building your own thing

- 🌏 How a lightning-bolt moment in Shanghai made him fall in love with Mandarin

- 🔥 Why finding your “uncommon inner fire” is the key to designing your second act

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your 9-to-5 and wondered if reinvention is possible — Will’s story shows that sometimes all it takes is one brave message and a door that’s slightly open.

#WillMannon #WriteOfPassage #ColdEmail #CareerChange #Escape9to5 #CreatorEconomy

Connect with Will

:https://x.com/will_mannon

https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-mannon-317748a7/

Chapters:

00:00:00 Who’s Will Mannon

00:02:25 Intro, 2 truths & a lie and

00:07:00 the Write of Passage story

00:22:54 What Now - building ACT Two

00:31:31 The best way to start an online course

00:40:44 Will Learning Chinese & Become a Comedian in China

00:59:04 Vision for Act Two & What’s next

01:01:49 Lightning round

01:06:56 Pass it on

*🎙 Tools Used to Record This Episode*🎙

Record with Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=lydia-chen

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🎯 About the PodcastEscape 9 to 5 is for people who’ve left corporate life behind and never looked back. We talk about risk, reinvention, and what it takes to build a life you don’t need a vacation from.