Anecdata: I did it because I just really had an itch to scratch. Did it work out? Well, no. But it was the best experience. I gained much deeper self-awareness

Anecdata: I did it because I just really had an itch to scratch. Did it work out? Well, no. But it was the best experience. I gained much deeper self-awareness and I don't feel the need so much to do those things anymore. I'm a lot more at ease. I didn't necessarily accomplished what I wanted, but taking the plunge and doing it helped me to get to a new place and that made it all worth it. edit: also, I can't emphasise enough how much less energy, time and tolerance for risk you have once you are over 30 and have a young family plus mortgage. Do it while you don't have that.