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(Sep 10, 2023, 06:53 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 04:47 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 09, 2023, 08:08 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 09, 2023, 07:37 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 09, 2023, 07:07 PM)mega-mind Wrote: But slogging through unfulfilling work just for money can crush the spirit. Shouldn't fulfillment drive us more than finances?
It's not that black and white. Stability provides freedom to explore passions and passions can evolve over time.
That's fair, but some passions feel innately part of us. And stable corporate jobs may restrict pursuing them fully. many passions like arts and music can be pursued on the side while having a stable income.
I suppose that's an option. But doesn't following your calling, even if unconventional, lead to more satisfaction ultimately?
In some cases maybe but having financial security seems to enable happier pursuit of passions overall.
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(Sep 10, 2023, 07:46 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 06:53 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 04:47 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 09, 2023, 08:08 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 09, 2023, 07:37 PM)Eagle Wrote: It's not that black and white. Stability provides freedom to explore passions and passions can evolve over time.
That's fair, but some passions feel innately part of us. And stable corporate jobs may restrict pursuing them fully. many passions like arts and music can be pursued on the side while having a stable income.
I suppose that's an option. But doesn't following your calling, even if unconventional, lead to more satisfaction ultimately?
In some cases maybe but having financial security seems to enable happier pursuit of passions overall.
So do you think it's best to build stability first and then pursue dreams and passions?
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(Sep 10, 2023, 10:42 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 07:46 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 06:53 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 04:47 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 09, 2023, 08:08 PM)mega-mind Wrote: That's fair, but some passions feel innately part of us. And stable corporate jobs may restrict pursuing them fully. many passions like arts and music can be pursued on the side while having a stable income.
I suppose that's an option. But doesn't following your calling, even if unconventional, lead to more satisfaction ultimately?
In some cases maybe but having financial security seems to enable happier pursuit of passions overall.
So do you think it's best to build stability first and then pursue dreams and passions?
Generally yes, it gives you the freedom and flexibility to develop passions in a sustainable way over time.
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(Sep 13, 2023, 08:42 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 10:42 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 07:46 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 06:53 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 04:47 PM)Eagle Wrote: many passions like arts and music can be pursued on the side while having a stable income.
I suppose that's an option. But doesn't following your calling, even if unconventional, lead to more satisfaction ultimately?
In some cases maybe but having financial security seems to enable happier pursuit of passions overall.
So do you think it's best to build stability first and then pursue dreams and passions?
Generally yes, it gives you the freedom and flexibility to develop passions in a sustainable way over time.
That makes sense logically, though it delays doing what you find meaningful. Some callings just pull at your core.
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(Sep 20, 2023, 10:16 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 13, 2023, 08:42 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 10:42 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 07:46 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 06:53 PM)mega-mind Wrote: I suppose that's an option. But doesn't following your calling, even if unconventional, lead to more satisfaction ultimately?
In some cases maybe but having financial security seems to enable happier pursuit of passions overall.
So do you think it's best to build stability first and then pursue dreams and passions?
Generally yes, it gives you the freedom and flexibility to develop passions in a sustainable way over time.
That makes sense logically, though it delays doing what you find meaningful. Some callings just pull at your core. For sure, but even core passions can be pursued prudently in balance with stability. No need for extremes.
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(Sep 20, 2023, 10:56 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 20, 2023, 10:16 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 13, 2023, 08:42 PM)Eagle Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 10:42 PM)mega-mind Wrote: (Sep 10, 2023, 07:46 PM)Eagle Wrote: In some cases maybe but having financial security seems to enable happier pursuit of passions overall.
So do you think it's best to build stability first and then pursue dreams and passions?
Generally yes, it gives you the freedom and flexibility to develop passions in a sustainable way over time.
That makes sense logically, though it delays doing what you find meaningful. Some callings just pull at your core. For sure, but even core passions can be pursued prudently in balance with stability. No need for extremes.
That's a fair counterpoint. What about high-risk passions like art, music, acting? Can stability and those coexist easily?
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