From Struggle to Success: Jim Hunt Shares His Road to Self-Sufficiency(#9)Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary tale of Jim Hunt, a man who defied conventional norms in pursuit of true contentment and fulfillment. In my captivating conversation with Jim, he unveils the pivotal moments that prompted him to reassess his priorities and embrace self-care as an essential component of holistic well-being. From grappling with migraines to rediscovering the joy of physical activity through an unexpected 5K run invitation, Jim's story is one marked by resilience and unwavering determination. As he candidly shares his struggles with fear, tension, and unexpected challenges, Jim imparts invaluable wisdom on harnessing gratitude and mindfulness as tools for navigating life's twists and turns.On this episode, We'll talk about:Jim Hunt's total health journey prioritized happiness and fulfillment as a fatherRealized life lacked fulfillment and joy in 2018, focusing on self-care and helping othersReintegrated activity through a running which he couldn't do before due to migrainesLife transition included career, marriage, and location changePrioritized physical activity, diet, and rest for self-carePromotes self-paced course Codependent to IndependentThe decision to leave everything due to dysfunctional life and COVID-19, faced challenges in marriage and financial stabilityEmphasizes gratitude and minimizing time spent strugglingSelf-care and meditation are crucial for managing tension and stressUsing fear as an advisor rather than letting it drive life decisionsAppreciation for openness and valuable lessons learned from the shared journeyThe views and opinions expressed on the “Life In Transition” podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2023Jim Hunt’s BIOJim attended public high school, graduating with multiple scholarship choices.  He declined a football scholarship to the Colorado School of Mines & Technology in favor of an Air Force ROTC scholarship which took him to Carnegie Mellon University.  Jim studied Electrical Engineering there, graduating in 1994.  In his 24-year career that followed, almost all of Jim's Continuing Education classes covered soft skills like leadership, team-building, mentoring, and communication skills.After Jim left his tech career he underwent an intensive education program around human behavior, relationships, and mental health.  Today Jim is back in school, pursuing a master's of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, to become a licensed therapist.Professional LifeJim started in the automotive electronics and wiring sector but took the opportunity to reset back into the microchip side of the tech industry after a contract was terminated in Detroit.  In San Jose California, he began what would be a 21-year career with Cadence Design Systems, in the Hardware/Software verification space.  At cadence, Jim was consistently promoted and was running an international team with groups in San Jose, Boston, and New Delhi, when he decided to change his life.Life TransitionsJim reports feeling like much of his life has been in transition, but specifically mentioned a few of the more challenging or impactful transitions. When he found himself without a home as he began his Senior year of high school, was one of them.  The generosity of a kind family is why he did not end up homeless.  It turned out well for him, but that period of uncertainty was particularly difficult.  Another big transition is when he left his "adopted" living situation unexpectedly and had to find a place to live while working a full-time job and taking three classes, all preceding his final semester at CMU.  Jim weathered a lot of chaos in his personal and professional career in the 2000 - 2019 time period, ultimately leading to burnout and initiating major changes in his life.  In early 2019 he made the self-described "terrifying decision" to divorce his wife of 19 years, leave his career, and leave California.  This was the life transition he describes as requiring the most courage because it was intentional and self-driven.  Several smaller transitions since then lead to the present, as Jim embarks on a very different education and career path - another transition.   

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