Create space for experimentation by reducing living costs to near-zero
When burned out or between ventures, radically reduce expenses (sell belongings, live in van, move somewhere cheap) to create psychological and financial runway for experimentation. The lack of financial pressure and simplified life removes decision fatigue and allows pure focus on building.
When to use
After burnout from failed ventures when you need to reset and rebuild energy. Or when transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship and wanting maximum runway without external funding.
Don't do this
Maintaining expensive lifestyle while trying to build, which creates constant financial pressure and forces premature monetization or taking investment before finding product-market fit.
1 Founder Who Did This
Quit job, sold all belongings, bought $2K van on Craigslist to 'reset my life and really get my energy back' after failed startups