If you are still on the fence trying to decide to go for it and become your own boss or continue to cope with the limitations of your current job, I have a suggestion. Read The Dip by Seth Godin. When you do, expect one of two things to happen:
1. You will send me an email.
2. Nothing.
I can tell you what will make the difference. You are either a decisive person who can make a decision and move forward when you understand your situation and your options or you are an indecisive person who is uncomfortable making big decisions and always finds a reason to stay where they are. Either way, it’s good. If it is number 1, it means that you will stop dithering and actively start pursuing a new life. If it is number 2, it means that you will stop dithering and relax with your current situation.
The benefit is that you make a decision and stop playing what if with yourself. If, in spite of Seth’s advice, you don’t make a decision but keep coming back and fantasizing about becoming job optional anyway, just stop it. Decide to be happy with the life you have and make the best of it. Don’t torture yourself any further about a decision you can’t make. Otherwise, I’ll be waiting for your email.
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Yes I will try to read this book. Never heard about it .
But what you say is true the best time to start any business is NOW. No time as such is bad to do it as long as your heart is in it.
Sudeep,
It is a great book that helps answer the question you are afraid to ask. Let me know what you think.