[jglmn]

Truth is, trying hard is a necessary, not sufficient, condition to make it. So many products are good in theory, but derivative. Built with the express aim of becoming a startup zillionaire.

This does not work.

So called "rich kids" don't win because they have some kind of magic "safety net" (there are tons of rich kids who bounce around those safety nets their entire lives with nothing to show for it).

No, startup founders from every class, color and creed win because getting or growing wealth and status has very little to do with their reasons for founding.

In other words, they don't set out to "become a founder/entrepreneur". They set out to create something the world really truly needs. Something they couldn't find anywhere else.

Sounds like you started with a certain end in mind – become a founder. In a perverse way, this ruled you out from the get go. Your compass was calibrated to false north.

I'm saddened to hear about your struggles, and support your choice to devote time to healing. However, if/when you do decide to jump back in the game, I hope you bear this advice in mind.