Changing domains at 28 with zero backup — did it actually work for you?

3 months into Make.com. Apparel merchandising background. Foundation and Basic done, currently on Intermediate. Learning daily before office hours.

No financial safety net. No backup. Doing this completely alone.

Planning to change domain to AI automation for better income. But one honest question hitting me —

Is it actually worth changing domains entirely when you have zero backup? Or does real traction eventually come if you stay consistent?

For anyone who made a similar jump — real questions:

1.What's the most important thing to focus on after Intermediate?

2.How long realistically before your first paying client?

3.What mistakes did you make early that you wish someone had warned you about?

Not here for motivation. Here for real experience from people who've actually done this. 🙏