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.

Double edged sword tbh. 

I was extremely passionate about music. Pursued it professionally for many years. Eventually came to the conclusion from OP’s cast. 

Always said, “once I make X, I’ll go back to music.”

But as time passed, X became Y, priorities changed, and the reality became much clearer. 

Now, I pluck my guitar between meetings sometimes while my CDJs collect dust.

It’s not all bad. Quite the contrary. I’ve found new passions and love what I do now. I’ve always had an affinity for technology. 

Perhaps it was my hidden passion all along.

father, meditator and (freelance miniapp builder and consultant and memecoin mercenaire). this month working for $runner

i think the key is being fluid in the wrapping that you decide for "what you do in life". the less attached you are to it, and the less your personality /depends on it/, the more free you are. the goal is to relate to anything as if it was your passion. craftsmanship is independent from its object of craft iMHO