The ‘follow your passion’ advice is terrible for 99% of people. Most passions don’t pay bills. Find something you’re decent at that pays well, then use that money to fund your actual interests.

the young adult mantra of “follow your passion” has ruined many lives, mine included

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Honestly I wish I had followed something pragmatic and practical before going down the path of writing and entrepreneurship. Something to give me a stronger base at a younger age.

you probably don’t think about liquidity enough // it is what it is  // build value, not valuation

i'd be curious to see who it's actually worked out for

Lmfaooo yeah I’m fucked but I wake up doing it anyway 

I have nothing I’d rather do than that