In contrast to all the cynicism I see in other comments, this is awesome! Even if it doesn&#x27;t happen to everyone, I find anyone who can manage to survive building and pursuing their passion to be inspirational. It reminds me that even if the odds aren&#x27;t good, the journey can most certainly be worth quitting your job.<p>As I start bootstrapping my own idea off the ground it helps to see stories like this. Being able to stay motivated and optimistic looks to be a helpful component of success.