Another issue is balancing great passion with higher cost. For example, I quit a previous job (that I had some passion about) for my current job, which is ...

Another issue is balancing great passion with higher cost. For example, I quit a previous job (that I had some passion about) for my current job, which is ... ok ... but pays twice as much. As a result, I'm able to fly more, which is something I'm very passionate about. Sometimes hobbies that we're very passionate about can also be very expensive. There's ways to reduce cost, but in the end, sometimes the best way to have more opportunities to enjoy that passion is to take more "non-passionate" hours that generate the funds. I'm not saying my choice was right or will always be right. I still struggle with it. I guess the point is, optimizing for happiness is not as simple as it appears, especially for someone who is not independently wealthy.