First off congrats!! would love to see another post of how you were able to achieve this: '$1500 per month, and has grown roughly 100% for the last 3 months ($350 -> $700 -> $1500).' imho #1 brings you quite close to the dream. i'd make a calendar to remind yourself that each day you're closer to it ie 6 months of 'X' for each until you hit your goal of 50k to quit your job. should push you thru the tough times you're going thru now. Whichever you choose, just keep a positive mindset because your progress is amazing thus far. kudos.