I disagree - I think many people are in fact interested in mastery, but they’re unwilling to commit to mastering a given pursuit because it’s either not their t

I disagree - I think many people are in fact interested in mastery, but they’re unwilling to commit to mastering a given pursuit because it’s either not their true calling (as is the case with most jobs for most people), because they believe it’s not worth it (even if it might be), or because of external factors like money. Our society often discourages pursuits that aren’t correlated with income. Practically, how much time can I truly spend on a craft if I need to make a living too? Some people can make what are essentially two full time jobs work, but most people have other needs that fall higher in the hierarchy that don’t allow that sort of dedication. Or maybe growing up their parents discouraged them from committing to, say, the arts, precisely because of their concern for the uncertain economic future associated with that lifestyle. I think people who manage to find a job that provides a sense of mastery and pays well are seriously lucky.