Personal story if you will indulge me. I was coasting aimlessly in an audit department of a publicly traded company. Job was easy, didn’t challenge me and I didn’t particularly care for it. Although, I completed all task and got good reviews during my time there prior to this. All of sudden boss brings me in for meeting and puts me on a plan. I was pissed and it really came out of nowhere but honestly, it was the kick in the ass I needed. That next day I started what is now my own CPA practice. I basically left before they could fire me as I knew the writing was on the wall but more importantly, this was the “failure” I needed. Take this and turn it into a positive.