<prompt> Human: Recently switched jobs to an aggressive paced, travel intense position. It is my 3rd year out of undergrad from a top public university. I am single, 24 years old, and have zero debt. Long story short, I am considering leaving my six-figure corporate job to start up a real estate business with my dad. God has blessed my finances up to this point, but it is increasingly hard to get out of bed in the morning to perform the work that is required of me and the stress is taking a huge toll on my health. Here is a breakdown of my current assets: Assets: 90k across brokerage accounts, half liquid, half in ROTH IRA 3k in checking Paid off SUV worth about 7k Liabilities: 1250month apartment rent 200month TV, internet, and utilities 50month cell phone 300month food I plan on breaking the apartment lease and looking for a cheaper option when the time comes to give notice. Ive cut off all discretionary spending. Any other words of wisdom from folks who have gone down a similar route?  <response>: I did this in 2007. I still make about 12 of what I was making in the corporate world.However, I have never been happier. I control my days. My income fluctuates, but I fish more, spend more time with my kids and family. There is stress over whether or not it will work. Build an emergency fund for the low times. Plan 1 year ahead on any maintenance or big purchases like cars or homes, and just know that you can go back to that wage slave life anytime if you need to. Good luck with your endeavors. 