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I think there is some conflation between "being rich" and "following your passion". Being able to do what you want to do is not some reward at the end of a tun
by gopalv 12y ago
I think there is some conflation between "being rich" and "following your passion".
Being able to do what you want to do is not some reward at the end of a tunnel. Very unfortunately, you are what you repeatedly do.
It is the process that makes you what you are.
And the longer you postpone "what I really want to do" in favour of things you "should be doing", the harder it becomes to do it when the rest of life can be ignored.
I'm not suggesting quit and live your dreams while being penniless.
If you really love doing something, you need to find how to do while you're young. Do it as much & as long as you can.
Waiting for a big payday to pursue that might be a product of "money solves problems" thinking. It does, but I only need money because other people want money. But I really need the time to do what I want.
And I can always make more money, making more time is far more limited, plus it is always running out.
- chadkruse 12y ago+1 Some of the unhappiest people I know have a single exit under their belt. I'm a capitalist and not afraid to admit I'd rather have more money than less, but I've learned through these friends that it truly is HOW you get there that matters (the sacrifices they made to get to the big payday were great). The best part of the its-how-you-get-there strategy is that even if you fail getting to the 'big payday', at least you had an awesome time in the process.
- goldenkey 12y agoThank you for your comment. What are your thoughts on the adage 'time equals money.' Is the reverse true, doesn't money give you extra time? (ie, the ability to hire a maid, chauffeur, etc.) Do you believe that the time is still not recoverable?