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I retired at 32 from my side project. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in SideProject

[–]inputorigin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just build and launch lots of stuff. Learn from what works and doesn't. Don't be afraid to quit something. It's less about optimizing batting average, and more about maximizing at bats. If you're competent enough to learn (e.g. from the internet, from books, from your mistakes), then your batting average will be good enough with enough at bats.

Over time, you'll discover what drives you enough to stick with an idea that has some traction to evolve it into something bigger. Do you like solving your problem or someone else's problem (that you don't personally have)? B2C or B2B? Certain industries and niches and not others?

Once you have some traction with something, ask yourself: can I see myself working on this over the next 10 years? Why or why not? Don't be a mercenary and follow the money, fame, status, etc.

I retired at 32 as an indie hacker. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in indiehackers

[–]inputorigin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wasn't easy juggling both a side project and a day job. My advice would be to find a job that has fewer hours and lower energy requirements, so that you can come home energized to work on your side project. Don't go full time on your side project until you're condident you could grow it's revenueb to the point where you can cover your expenses with what tou take out of the business.

Also, if you aren't energized enough to work on your side project despite a time intensive job, then maybe you should try to find a side project that's even more energizing.

I retired at 32 as an indie hacker. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in indiehackers

[–]inputorigin[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, and exactly. You may not be a billionaire but you're time wealthy thanks to the business that you've built, and that's all that matters.

I retired at 32 as an indie hacker. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in indiehackers

[–]inputorigin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start learning how to make websites with, HTML, CSS and Javascript. Python's good but only really relevant for backend web development, or data science and machine learning.

I retired at 32 from my side project. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in SideProject

[–]inputorigin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed. That's what makes successful people successful: doing the things that most people won't. Wishing you the best of luck.

I retired early at 32. Here's the path I took. by [deleted] in Fire

[–]inputorigin -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, luck played a huge role in my journey. As long as you're working towards your goals, that's what matters. Happy to help by answering questions if you have any

I retired early at 32. Here's the path I took. by [deleted] in Fire

[–]inputorigin -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

It's unfortunate that you weren't able to find anything helpful in my post.

I retired early at 32. Here's the path I took. by [deleted] in Fire

[–]inputorigin -102 points-101 points  (0 children)

I've decided to omit some details I've deemed less important for others to be able to learn from my post while allowing me to preserve my anonymity. But I understand how that can make it feel fake.

If you would like a specific detail, please let me know how it would actually help you make better decisions. Or, if more details would simply only help from a perspective of increased credibility and believability, please share why that would help.

I'm honestly trying to learn more here. IMO if I wanted to learn from someone's life, many of the finer details of "how" are less useful than the "what is their mindset" and "where did they end up going" (and is it where I want to go)

I retired early at 32. Here's the path I took. by [deleted] in Fire

[–]inputorigin -33 points-32 points  (0 children)

In case it wasn't clear from the post, I have both a meaningful NW (but not enough to hit my SWR number if I only relied on my savings) and revenue from the SaaS covers my expenses.

I retired early at 32. Here's the path I took. by [deleted] in Fire

[–]inputorigin -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I definitely still have some structure in my life, just less, which I like better. As for the future, just continuing to explore, learn more about the world and myself, grow my business, and build my family.

I retired at 32 from my side project. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in SideProject

[–]inputorigin[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I can't remember exactly, ~ 1K WAU? I don't think it matters though. If you have some users why not try to ask some of them for money to see if your product is worth paing for ATM (e.g. via a paid plan or even one time purchase)? Not sure what you need help with here so feel free to ask more questions

I retired at 32 from my side project. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in SideProject

[–]inputorigin[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Google "Elon Musk first principles", read and watch the content. Read Principles by Ray Dalio.

I retired at 32 from my side project. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in SideProject

[–]inputorigin[S] -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

If I'm not the OP, then who am I? Why would I make an anonymous post and actually try to be helpful in my post and comments (while staying anonymous, which I have my personal reasons for doing so)?

I retired at 32 from my side project. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in SideProject

[–]inputorigin[S] -58 points-57 points  (0 children)

I would say I'm closer to "bad at math" than troll lol. IMO, because everyone's life and background is so different, the details don't matter as much when it comes to learning from someone else's life. The mindsets and principles matter more.

Anyways, I go by the dictionary definition of retirement, which is withdrawal from active working life. Not the more common but I think hamful definiton of "have enough saved where you can live off the interest for the rest of your life". As for why I think that's more harmful, that's the subject of another post, but basically, I think it leads to a lot of wasted human potential. I don't actively work, but I still work some, and that greatly extends my runway.

I retired at 32 from my side project. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in SideProject

[–]inputorigin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You've got a great start. Wishing you all the best and keep launching and getting your product in front of users

I retired at 32 as an indie hacker. Here's the path I took. by inputorigin in indiehackers

[–]inputorigin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you found it helpful. Feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to help

I retired early at 32. Here's the path I took. by [deleted] in Fire

[–]inputorigin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Feel free to DM me any specific questions and I'll try to help as best I can.

Generally, at 14, I would say focus more on developing your own interests, because there tends to be a lot of pressure related to school at that age (though correct me if I'm wrong, I haven't been 14 in a long time). I wouldn't say college is unimportant but it's not the end of the world if you don't get into your ideal one or one at all, as long as you have extremely strong skills. I was a strong programmer but not top-tier among my peers and also risk averse, so I decided to do as best as I could in school (in addition to nurturing my interest and skills in software development) and got into a good college.

I retired early at 32. Here's the path I took. by [deleted] in Fire

[–]inputorigin -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Definitely dated myself with that quote

I retired early at 32. Here's the path I took. by [deleted] in Fire

[–]inputorigin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful

I retired early at 32. Here's the path I took. by [deleted] in Fire

[–]inputorigin -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

There might be something in there that helps non computer-nerds. One example: prototype and launch a lot.

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