right, well an option maybe if you are confident that you have a "Method Edge" developed which you feel is right and you know what market, etc, then it may be the question of downsizing in order to free yourself and allocate the time neccessary to get on with it.
But fairly early on by society encouragement etc, we can shackle ourselves to committments we perhaps need to look at unwinding.
ive heard it said that "Most people are too busy working that they dont have the time to figure out how to make money"
It looks to me as the option is positioning where you have 12 months to totally devote yourself to that method and market. If you are confident with the method already, but feel time ,job is issue etc.
can you do what it takes to get yourself into that position? looking forward?
Of course a lot depends on very personal situations etc.. but are you saying that cant be done or you dont want to do that ?
If you are not confident with method ,plan etc. then i'd hold work and continue study til you see a point where it begins to be clearer. mentors and coaches may help you with this.
Thats an option, not the definitive route and such but an option.
You want to trade ideally for yourself , whats stopping you? you spell it out in your post above, feeling secure about it. safety. (lack) Weve all been there maybe and these are area's that are opportunities for learning for ourselves. Hard time and experience plus your continual learning attitude.
I dont know mate... if you had the time how long do you think you would need ?
Better stop here in case I'm woofing up the wrong tree.