[sandroyong]

First, the age thing is just a number - let's get that out of the way. I'm up there too (I'm 'cough' 30+, too), wife, 3 kids, mortgage, etc. There is something to be said about wisdom - calculated risk vs 'reckless abandoment-type risk (this is not to imply that all 20+ startups are like this). I believe that added responsibilities in your 30's make you better at assessing risk in your personal life. Take that knowledge and intuition into your startup. How to make it work? Good question. Start with an understanding wife and kids.and finding a balance between your personal, work, and startup. It'd be nice to have longer days or not have to sleep so much. But, that's life...startups are never easy. But if your startup is worth it...go for it. It really boils down to time management. And, when you get to that stage where the startup has achieved momentum (cusp of getting funding, going public, or whatever that requires more of your time) re-assess your situation again because it's going to get harder not easier. If your startup has potential and you believe in it, fall back on that to drive yourself forward during those 'downtimes' when you question yourself about why you're doing this. In my case, I plug away at my startup for 3 reasons - my kids. Did I mention you have to have an understanding wife? Good luck.