Sure, switching from a 9-5 to full-time indiehacking was a biggie for me. Ditching the security blanket was scary but the drive to build something of my own overruled.
Yes, leaving my 10 am to 7pm job and starting my own startup was a defining moment that had a significant impact on the success of my business as well as on my learning skills. It was a challenging decision, but it was also the best decision I ever made.
@rohitjoshi I'd like to ask you the same question: "Who inspired you to take this leap of faith?" I'm writing a blog and collecting stories like yours.