One consistent counterpoint and life motto that I like to strive for is: don't spend valuable time doing work you don't like. There's plenty of happiness to be

One consistent counterpoint and life motto that I like to strive for is: don't spend valuable time doing work you don't like. There's plenty of happiness to be had working, and that passion can bring great joy. One doesn't have to lounge around or act on a whim to find comfort. In particular, my wife works a "normal" 45+ hour work week at a job she loves. Every evening is filled with stories of her day, and she exudes happiness when she tells them. She also gets to challenge herself with real-world problem solving. She's always moving and thinking. Now, do our jobs take us away from our other passions? Of course! We'd both rather be climbing mountains that sitting indoors. But, there are comforts of life that we've chosen to give ourselves. Those comforts come at a cost, either in time, location or money. I'd argue that it's better to find what makes you happy and determine what the cost of that happiness is.