Feeling “stuck” in your job (or your life)? Maybe you need some advice from this guy:

Ralph Steadman’s drawing of Hunter S. Thompson’s car beset by huge bats illustrated Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in 1971.

Yes, noted “gonzo journalist” Hunter S. Thompson would like a word with you:

You have the power to change things up. But don’t just take it from Hunter S. Thompson. Pull up a barstool and listen to this fella:

That’s noted Barfly Charles Bukowski, America’s most infamous poet and a “laureate of American lowlife” (Time, 1986). Here’s what he has to say about making your own breaks:

Just a couple of friendly reminders that life doesn’t happen TO you unless you let it. And if it seems crazy to make a change, then embrace the crazy.

[Both quotes above came onto my radar via James Clear’s excellent 3-2-1 weekly email. If you’re not already on the list, you have the power to change that. 🙂 ]