It can be done, but it's tough. I was laid off a couple of years ago and used that as an opportunity to start a business. You need to have the right balance o

It can be done, but it's tough. I was laid off a couple of years ago and used that as an opportunity to start a business. You need to have the right balance of being hungry, which can be solved my having enough money in the bank for a year or so. If you have too much money or are too comfortable, you'll never get your app finished, because there will always be other things you need to do (I've been there many times). If you are freaking out about making rent, you won't be able to concentrate either.