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If you are not worried about the financial impact, then definitely do it!

It will be hard, as anything that is worth it is.

The experience and learning will pay itself back for whatever comes after should it not pan out. This will be more true if you spend more time learning how to "sell" the project (sell as in promote, gain users, and/or make money). The non-technical upskilling will teach you more.

I've been working on my side project for many years, trying to make it the primary project. I consult and contract to pay the bills. It can be difficult, but if you believe in the idea, you will push through. One thing to be wary of is that it is easy to get distracted and work on the wrong things. Motivation and focus will be a struggle, which in itself is a growing experience.