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I've... never really understood why people always have to monetize themselves and their passions. It's very weird in my view.
It's a Millenial trend borne of new financial pressures that Boomers and Gen X didn't have to deal with.
This is a good point, and I understand it, but I too have financial burdens (doing every single thing by myself with absolutely no help from anyone because I have no family or friends) but even then, selling myself out will not ever be an option to me.
I do things I like because they bring me peace. Doing it for monetary gain puts even more pressure on you, and then your few outlets of peace get caught up in the scheme, therefore you no longer have a healthy outlet.
It's sad to see either way. Money is just a made up concept at this time, just like time is. It's imaginary.
Life is too short. Just do what you can, and enjoy what little you can.
Cause money is the ultimate reward.
See, I hate money. I know it's important in the societies we have, but I would rather do something for myself or for someone because I could/wanted.
The other day, I fixed a computer owned by a nice lady I work with. She offered to pay me and everything. I just told I like doing this stuff for the funsies.
Selling yourself in this day and age has got to stop. You are more than an imaginary made up figure of commerce.