> 8. Ask yourself frequently, “Am I having fun?” > The answer needn’t always be yes. But if it’s always no, it’s time for a new project or a new career. I lik

> 8. Ask yourself frequently, “Am I having fun?” > The answer needn’t always be yes. But if it’s always no, it’s time for a new project or a new career. I like this. It's realistic. It doesn't say "Pick a new career if you ever stop having fun," like too much of the follow-your-passion advice out there these days. It's normal and ok for work to suck sometimes.