Why We’re Here

Slow Ink Society is for those of us who have spent years in the tech world, optimizing systems, shipping products, and sprinting toward an ever-moving goalpost. But what happens when you start to question the race itself?

This is where we pause. Reflect. Write. Plan.

Here, I explore the transition from the corporate world to something slower, more intentional, and deeply my own. I don’t just dream about leaving the 9 to 5. I try my best to architect it with strategy, financial clarity, and a mindset shift that lets me step off the high-speed train without crashing.


How We Do It

There are two sides to this journey, and both are equally important:

1. The Plan: Leaving the 9-to-5 with Strategy

For those who want actionable steps to transition from the corporate world:

2. The Reflection: Journaling the Journey

For those who resonate with the introspective side of this shift:


The Bigger Picture

We’re not just leaving something, we’re building something better. A slower, more analog life where meaning is not dictated by productivity tools, OKRs, or Monday morning stand-ups. A life where we get to write, think, create, and be present.

If this sounds like something you’ve been craving, stick around. Read. Share your point of view. And when you’re ready: start planning your exit.

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Journals from my escape plan: leaving the 9 to 5 with AI as my coach. Slowly, thoughtfully, without losing financial security (I hope!)

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Journals from my escape plan: leaving the 9-to-5 with AI as my coach. Slowly, thoughtfully, without losing financial security (I hope!)