Work at a job that contributes highly to a retirement fund (401k o If in the USA) and after you have maxed our your retirement savings for at least 5, if not 10

Work at a job that contributes highly to a retirement fund (401k o If in the USA) and after you have maxed our your retirement savings for at least 5, if not 10 years, then go ahead and do something else. If I had waited 3 more years before I tried to go the startup route I'd have another 200-300k in the bank right now and I would have the financial independence to do whatever I want for however long I want right now. Compound growth is amazing, take advantage of it while you are as young as possible.