I think you really need to think about what you actually want to do with your time. In other words - if running and growing this company is more fun/exciting t

I think you really need to think about what you actually want to do with your time. In other words - if running and growing this company is more fun/exciting than not doing so, then do it and take the associated financial risk. If you're sick of running the business, then get out. Once you have a feel for who you want to be in the next couple years (i.e. harried entrepreneur growing 200% vs. just minted), it'll be much easier for you to decide what you want to have. (In particular, if you have a good idea for your next company, then exit this one) My F-U-but-keep-working-for-money: 5 mm My F-U--seriously-F-U: 10 mm The difference: a large, aging family whose health I will wind up responsible for. An extra 5 mm goes a long way toward getting live-in nurses, drivers and bribes for hospital managers (this is not the US).