I spoke to numerous YC alumni about this and they all offered valuable feedback. My takeaway was the same conclusion I always had: it's worth it. I already know

I spoke to numerous YC alumni about this and they all offered valuable feedback. My takeaway was the same conclusion I always had: it's worth it. I already know what I want to do, and I have no problem leaving school to work on this full-time. This is not right for everybody (or even most), but I can talk forever about why it's right for me.