I did something like this making six figures and working for a non tech industry. My plan wasn't to retire early, but to save enough to quit for 1-3 years and w

I did something like this making six figures and working for a non tech industry. My plan wasn't to retire early, but to save enough to quit for 1-3 years and work on my own ideas. I'm at the own ideas part and things are going well. I had acquaintances who didnt understand why I lived so far below my means. But most people reluctantly agreed once I explained my plan. Worst case if this all comes to nothing I can go back to a job. For perspective, I did this in Houston, was able to buy a house and have a social life. Lower living costs will push that six figures a lot further than it would go in a place like SF.