I don't think you had made a mistake, far from it, I think that this process helped you became aware of the things you really value. That's a big step forward.

I don't think you had made a mistake, far from it, I think that this process helped you became aware of the things you really value. That's a big step forward. I'm a similar person: I approach starting a startup as a means to provide me with enough money in order to have more time to do other things(help others, build/contribute to great applications that can make the world a better place, improve my mindfulness). Of course, you don't need a startup to do those things(I'm already doing them) but can be of help if you'd like to have more time to do them.