Brett Trainor's Linkedin Analytics

Hey, I’m Brett. Burned out. Frustrated. Nervous. Or just wondering if this is really it. That was me five years ago. On paper, everything looked solid—career, income, reputation. But something felt off. So off that one day my wife looked at me and asked, “What the hell is wrong with you?” I didn’t have a clear answer. But I knew I couldn’t keep building my life around work. So I left—without a plan. Over time, I figured out nearly a dozen ways to monetize my experience. But more importantly, I took back something I didn’t even realize I had lost: Control. Purpose. Freedom. That shift opened my eyes. And I thought, “There have to be other GenXers feeling the same way.” There were. Today, nearly 100,000 GenXers are following this journey. And over 1,800 are inside The Escapee Collective—a growing movement of professionals who are done with corporate and ready for something better. This isn’t about retiring early or becoming an influencer. It’s about getting paid, finding purpose, and designing a life that actually fits. It’s about getting busy living—on your terms.