[sandipagr]

I cannot recommend traveling highly enough. I was in a similar spot as you and left Google last year in February to travel. The plan was to travel for 6 months but I ended up doing it for 11 months.

After returning back in January this year, I joined a super early stage startup and couldn't be more happier.

You are in a great position. Do what you really want to do and don't let fear hold you back. Life is too short to spend time on things you don't really enjoy. Feel free to reach out (email in profile) if you want to chat more.