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I'm Sick of Being Told I Need to Monetize My Hobbies

Exactly what the title says... Honestly, that about sums it up. It seems that everywhere I look, there's someone or something telling me that in order for me to be successful in life, I need to harness any skills/creativity that I possess and transform it into a way to make a decent income. After all, as the old saying goes, "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Thanks, Mark Twain.  With all due respect, this quote has lost its luster over the years. It seems that Mr. Twain's quote has been skewed to manipulate people into thinking that they HAVE to pursue their passions as a means to earn a living and support themselves and their families. Yes, there is a noticeable difference when it comes to working a job you enjoy vs. one that you can't stand to wake up to...but there's also a danger when society seems to tell you that if you are NOT pursuing your creativity and passions as your main career, then you are wastin...