You want to build that SaaS idea, launch a tech consultancy, or transition into machine learning. Meanwhile, you're debugging legacy code and sitting through status meetings. The gap between where you are and where you want to be feels overwhelming.
But here's the thing: most successful career pivots and side projects happen gradually, not through dramatic "burn the ships" moments. The developers I know who've built successful businesses, switched domains, or created passive income streams did it systematically while maintaining their day jobs.
You don't need to quit your job to start building the career you actually want.