I liked the quote from Turning Pro [0] that was mentioned: > Sometimes, when we're terrified of embracing our true calling, we'll pursue a shadow calling inste

I liked the quote from Turning Pro [0] that was mentioned: > Sometimes, when we're terrified of embracing our true calling, we'll pursue a shadow calling instead. That shadow career is a metaphor for our real career. Its shape is similar, its contours feel tantalizingly the same. But a shadow career entails no real risk. If we fail at a shadow career, the consequences are meaningless to us I've unfortunately experienced first hand the tendency to fall back onto paths that are easy, low risk, and comfortable. [1]: https://www.nateliason.com/notes/turning-pro-stephen-pressfield https://www.nateliason.com/notes/turning-pro-stephen-pressfi...