People who turn a passion into a side hustle often report losing their passion, so I can only imagine what turning a love into a 20 year career would feel like.

People who turn a passion into a side hustle often report losing their passion, so I can only imagine what turning a love into a 20 year career would feel like. The hedonic treadmill that is life cannot be defeated, but it can be out gamed by changing things up—completely. Change careers, go into a new area, take a long break so dopamine hits will actually land again, or just reconcile yourself to that part of your life having passed and find a new love.