I did, however you never really "quit", especially if you are at risk of going broke. I went broke about 6 times after quitting, however if you are a developer (like most people on here), then you probably have a skill that you can use to get work on the side. That side work is critical to getting your business off the ground. That's because most businesses you start won't be paying the bills in the immediate future.
Even worse, they need money! I actually successfully managed to get to an exit, however I now advise other people to work as long as they possibly can before they quit their job. I know how lucky I got and I also know how many times I literally was days away from being completely broke.
Then again, perhaps those moments are what makes the entrepreneur. I do think that having a plan would be useful. While your plan won't be accurate, at least you can think through all the steps you need to take for the foreseeable future.
Also ... try to have 6 months runway if you can (I know, that's a luxury).
Create a plan, begin executing and then go after it. The worst case scenario, you have to get a job again. The last thing you want to be is in a position 10 years from now asking yourself "Why the hell didn't I do it?"
The only other thing is to make sure you take care of your basic needs (health, etc). I've made the mistake and have met others that have put their business before themselves and it helped nobody. Aside from that ... best of luck!! You're in good company on this site!
Any other rules I try to artificially create can instantly be broken so I'll stop providing advice
Even worse, they need money! I actually successfully managed to get to an exit, however I now advise other people to work as long as they possibly can before they quit their job. I know how lucky I got and I also know how many times I literally was days away from being completely broke.
Then again, perhaps those moments are what makes the entrepreneur. I do think that having a plan would be useful. While your plan won't be accurate, at least you can think through all the steps you need to take for the foreseeable future.
Also ... try to have 6 months runway if you can (I know, that's a luxury).
Create a plan, begin executing and then go after it. The worst case scenario, you have to get a job again. The last thing you want to be is in a position 10 years from now asking yourself "Why the hell didn't I do it?"
The only other thing is to make sure you take care of your basic needs (health, etc). I've made the mistake and have met others that have put their business before themselves and it helped nobody. Aside from that ... best of luck!! You're in good company on this site!
Any other rules I try to artificially create can instantly be broken so I'll stop providing advice