The author reflects on their choices that have led them to be broke and on the brink of failure while pursuing their startup ambition.
They chose to prioritize their startup over school work, chose to take international trips to build business relationships, attended conferences, and refused a high-paying job to avoid distractions.
The author aimed to build a paradigm-shifting Fintech and believes that following conventional advice would not lead to extraordinary results.
They express uncertainty about the future but are determined to achieve either epic failure or unbelievable success.