OK, I agree with you. But this sort of struggle that you highlight is common in many aspects of research. As a researcher you are conflicted between your curios

OK, I agree with you. But this sort of struggle that you highlight is common in many aspects of research. As a researcher you are conflicted between your curiosity instinct to explore new paths, and your desire to also have big results. Ideally you would have a balance between the two, although you can definitely make a career out of only one.