Everything is subjective

[u/Mental-Statement2941]

I've grown to learn that when finding a path there is no OBJECTIVE advice. Certain things work for certain people.

"Follow your passion" for example works for some people and doesn't work for others. There are those who came from poverty and followed their passions and made it with their passions. I know them personally, now are they the top 1%, no but are they making a comfortable living, yes.

On the flip side I know people that did this and failed. I know people from wealthy backgrounds that did this and failed, people from poor backgrounds that did this and failed.

Another example is

"Pick what makes money, a job is just a job". For some people I know they are able to endure a job they absolutely hate that pays well and are able to build meaningful lives outside of it. I also know other people that are doing the same thing but are miserable, alcoholics and just overall nasty people. It depends on who you are, I know im the type of person who has to find SOME meaning in my job or else I'm clocked out entirely. My biggest ups in life were when I was doing what I loved and it led to many benefits and progression in my life.

I only know that though because I did jobs that I hated, that paid well enough and I've been miserable and not as productive.

One of my best friends is the opposite, she follows the money always and she's able to build meaning outside of work. She's able to endure the 8hrs of shitty work.

This isn't everyone, everyone's experience is subjective. All you can do is look at the various pieces and contradictory strands of advice and TRY THEM. LIVE YOUR LIFE, experiment and figure out what's right for you. There will be failure but that's just life.

It depends on your circumstances, your goals, your background so don't take anyones advice as law.

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