Depending on the level that your first exit was at, it sounds like you were missing the essential "first few jobs" where you figure stuff out. For me, my first

Depending on the level that your first exit was at, it sounds like you were missing the essential "first few jobs" where you figure stuff out. For me, my first few jobs were frustrating enough to motivate me to build side projects. In fact, I think the day jobs made my side projects more successful and more rewarding. If I were you, I'd look for a job in your industry and pretend you don't have a savings to fall back on. Then maybe you'll find what you're looking for.