I was really good with computers, but failed badly in getting any job in computer science. I won many awards. It didn’t fit in the corporate drone model they wanted. Later, I realized that the profession was leaving me empty.
So, I took a film class. It like key fitting a lock, a strong click. I was like duck to water. I was at the top of my class. After that, still had the drone problem. My network wasn’t that great back then. Now, I finally have a good network. It took me a while to figure out the specific area. Going through studios was good idea for making money. I was taught the methods. I’d heard about how the studios had the creative control over your project. Your are a paid employee and they can fire you from your own project. ICK, watching them butcher my work and have no say. I’d rather be poor than sell my integrity for money . So, I decided on indie film maker. I make the rules and spend project money on what matters.
For the first time in my life, I was thrilled to be going to a college class. It wasn’t work, it was fun. :]
I have a steady income now, some other money making projects in the works. Soon, i’ll have lower rent apartment. More money! 
“Do what you love and get paid for it.” Unknown
What will you choose?
Make a ton of money at a job you hate. Get stressed from long hours at work. Dread every day you have to goto work. Feel depressed and empty. Worry about getting fired due to office politics. Worry about layoffs during an economic downturn, sure your the first person to go. Eat fast food all the time, since you don’t have time to eat healthy. Get worthless junk to keep up with the Jones and get into debt in the process. Worry about how your going to pay your large debt and bills. Later, die early from stress plus unhealthy eating related illnesses like heart disease, stroke, cancer, and others.
Find a low stress job that makes enough to get by. Do your own independent projects and make some money. . Know that studies show you don’t get any happier above 75k per year. Yes, rich kiddies aren’t any happier than you. Most have an emptiness that makes them want more and more money. If they get that money, they are still empty. Today, I get up in the morning, getting excited and thrilled to be doing my job. I’m not going worry much about my moderate bills to pay. If make lots of money, that’s great. If I make some money, i’ll live better. Either way, i’ll be happy.
IMHO, happiness guide:
Do what you love and get paid for it.
Realize true happiness doesn’t come from money.
Live better and happier with less baggage.
Teach others these rules.
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