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Ariel
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Should I focus on making money or doing what I love?
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Jasanpreet Kaur Bhatia
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Jasanpreet Kaur’s Answer
Always do what you love to do. We earn not only money but even reputation once we enter into that field which we love to do. Start reading more about that field which you love to do. Also, read about how people in that field has progressed their life in it.
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Ryan Schwab
Sales
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Austin, Texas
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Ryan’s Answer
Hi Ariel! Excellent question and it all depends on what's most important to you. Try working the problem backwards and asking yourself what kind of life do I want to live? Do you want lots of free time to spend with friends and family? Do you want the flexibility to travel and have worldly experiences? Do you want the wealth to enjoy the finer things in life and own expensive material possessions? Then, think about what type of careers might allow you to accomplish your goals and aspirations. Are there any jobs in particular that excite you and that could meet your financial needs? Also, please know that what's important to you at this stage of life might completely change several times throughout your life. I recommend asking yourself this very question every few years throughout your career to ensure you are happy, fulfilled, and devoting your time to what matters most to you.
A 2018 study from Purdue University found that the ideal income point for individuals is $95,000 for life satisfaction and $60,000 to $75,000 for emotional well-being.
However, when people earned more than $105,000, their happiness levels decreased. Research consistently shows that if you want to be happier in your job, you shouldn’t chase a high salary. From a happiness standpoint, it’s more important that your job provides a sense of meaning or purpose. Good luck!
A 2018 study from Purdue University found that the ideal income point for individuals is $95,000 for life satisfaction and $60,000 to $75,000 for emotional well-being.
However, when people earned more than $105,000, their happiness levels decreased. Research consistently shows that if you want to be happier in your job, you shouldn’t chase a high salary. From a happiness standpoint, it’s more important that your job provides a sense of meaning or purpose. Good luck!
Austin Park
Engineering Manager
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San Francisco, California
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Austin’s Answer
It sounds like may the things you would love to do are in an industry that doesn't allow for a high enough salary? Personally, I have a gentle balance. My job and passions can co-exist as completely separate tracks, which I don't take for granted.
My hobbies are all physical and fortunately, I don't want to and physically cannot spend all day every day doing them, but I definitely need them in my daily life to stay happy and balanced.
My job industry affords me a good balance of time and $ and I really enjoy what I work on and whom I work with. I am also *good enough* at it so someone is willing to pay for my output. This allows me to indulge myself into my hobbies (and now, a family) which also require time and $$. If there's an imbalance between time_$ and career_hobbies_family, even at a daily level, I become frustrated. My job is also more cerebral which counter balances my hobbies.
I also live in a high cost-of-living area and enjoy random finer things in life, which is why the income level is an important factor as well.
Otherwise, try listing out all your job/industry options, ranking them in love ---> dislike order, also considering if it's something you are good at since otherwise, you'll find it challenging for someone to hire, sponsor you or purchase your output.
Take the same list and rank them in salary or salary potential. See if you can find a balance point between the two lists that would make you happy enough to have a good quality of life financially.
My hobbies are all physical and fortunately, I don't want to and physically cannot spend all day every day doing them, but I definitely need them in my daily life to stay happy and balanced.
My job industry affords me a good balance of time and $ and I really enjoy what I work on and whom I work with. I am also *good enough* at it so someone is willing to pay for my output. This allows me to indulge myself into my hobbies (and now, a family) which also require time and $$. If there's an imbalance between time_$ and career_hobbies_family, even at a daily level, I become frustrated. My job is also more cerebral which counter balances my hobbies.
I also live in a high cost-of-living area and enjoy random finer things in life, which is why the income level is an important factor as well.
Otherwise, try listing out all your job/industry options, ranking them in love ---> dislike order, also considering if it's something you are good at since otherwise, you'll find it challenging for someone to hire, sponsor you or purchase your output.
Take the same list and rank them in salary or salary potential. See if you can find a balance point between the two lists that would make you happy enough to have a good quality of life financially.
Pulak (Nick) Khurana
Sales Engineering
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New York, New York
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Pulak (Nick)’s Answer
I want to say "do what you love," but if what you love is watching meaningless TV all day, this won't end well for you!
Doing what you love is important for quality of life, but money is certainly very important for personal freedom and good quality of life as well. I don't believe it has to be one or the other, but if it does have to be that way, you can still try to make the best of it. Here's how I would try to go about it if I were starting over:
1. Find something you love doing in a higher paying field. There are SO many high-paying career choices!
2. Sometimes we don't enjoy things because we're not good at them. Get good at something from a higher paying field, maybe you'll like it!
3. Find a higher paying field that doesn't require long work hours. Do what you HAVE to for 40 hours so you can do what you WANT to for the other hours.
4. If you truly truly love doing something and want to make a living at it, just make sure you set your life expectations, and be OK with what you will be earning. Chances are you'll be very happy with your choice! But chances are also you may regret not making more money when you get older.
I hope that helps!
Doing what you love is important for quality of life, but money is certainly very important for personal freedom and good quality of life as well. I don't believe it has to be one or the other, but if it does have to be that way, you can still try to make the best of it. Here's how I would try to go about it if I were starting over:
1. Find something you love doing in a higher paying field. There are SO many high-paying career choices!
2. Sometimes we don't enjoy things because we're not good at them. Get good at something from a higher paying field, maybe you'll like it!
3. Find a higher paying field that doesn't require long work hours. Do what you HAVE to for 40 hours so you can do what you WANT to for the other hours.
4. If you truly truly love doing something and want to make a living at it, just make sure you set your life expectations, and be OK with what you will be earning. Chances are you'll be very happy with your choice! But chances are also you may regret not making more money when you get older.
I hope that helps!
Kristi Jurica
Unit coordinator
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Victoria, Texas
Updated
Kristi’s Answer
Money has materialistic value. The question to ask yourself is what do you value more money or love? Nobody can accurately provide you an answer to your question. Only you have the answer. Hope this is helpful..
Tim Farpost
Trading
5
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New York, New York
Updated
Tim’s Answer
The difference between you and someone who is making 6 figures, is one right idea, You might ask me why share this idea if you can legit make 6 figures per year. The reason behind this is simple, this guide will never get saturated and will work forever, the reason I am sharing it is because I was in the same situation you were in. Everyone gatekeeping how they make their money, or they have a course to sell you. Well I have nothing to sell you don't worry and whether or not you will make it to 6 figures per year depends purely on your action. So start taking action and go through each things thoroughly. One way to thank me is to make yourself successful. I want to see each and one of you win and quit your low paying job.
Welcome! I’m excited to share this method with you because it works 100%. If you follow these steps carefully, you can start making up to $100,000+ by leveraging prop firms. Let’s dive right into it!
Here's what You Need
- A Profitable Futures Signal Group
- A $50k Prop Firm Account (Get one from MyFundedFutures or Topstep)
- 1-2 Hours Per Day (Monday through Friday)
- This method can be scaled into a six-figure income-generating asset for you.
Step-by-Step Guide
Find a Reliable Futures Trading Signal Group
Search for "Futures trading signal group" on Whop and check reviews to ensure legitimacy. I personally use this Discord group https://discord.gg/HDdDHCvJmg , which offers free streams every Friday, so you can start making money there. It's your choice whether or not to use this group and will help you with a lot of sorting through, wasted hours, and testing groups. Look for group that provides you with free membership, free trial, or you can just pay to test them on Whop.
Now we purchase a $50k Account
After selecting your signal group, purchase a $50k account from MyFundedFutures or Topstep. The process usually takes 2-3 weeks with most groups, but with the group I use, it's often completed in 1-2 weeks.This will ensure you willl not lose much money testing the group you chose.
Get Your Funded Account
Once your account is approved, you'll receive a $50k funded account with a $2k drawdown limit. Continue following and copying the trades from your chosen signal group.
Earn Your First Payout
Your first payout will typically range from $2,000 to $3,000. From this amount, invest $400 into acquiring eight 50k accounts on MyFundedFutures (or use Topstep if you prefer).
Scale Up to Your Six-Figure Goal
By consistently copying trades and leveraging multiple accounts, you can work towards achieving your six-figure income target, provided the group you choose is reliable and profitable.
This is one of the simplest and most effective methods I can offer to help you earn to six figure per year. Good luck on your journey and wish you the best.
Welcome! I’m excited to share this method with you because it works 100%. If you follow these steps carefully, you can start making up to $100,000+ by leveraging prop firms. Let’s dive right into it!
Here's what You Need
- A Profitable Futures Signal Group
- A $50k Prop Firm Account (Get one from MyFundedFutures or Topstep)
- 1-2 Hours Per Day (Monday through Friday)
- This method can be scaled into a six-figure income-generating asset for you.
Step-by-Step Guide
Find a Reliable Futures Trading Signal Group
Search for "Futures trading signal group" on Whop and check reviews to ensure legitimacy. I personally use this Discord group https://discord.gg/HDdDHCvJmg , which offers free streams every Friday, so you can start making money there. It's your choice whether or not to use this group and will help you with a lot of sorting through, wasted hours, and testing groups. Look for group that provides you with free membership, free trial, or you can just pay to test them on Whop.
Now we purchase a $50k Account
After selecting your signal group, purchase a $50k account from MyFundedFutures or Topstep. The process usually takes 2-3 weeks with most groups, but with the group I use, it's often completed in 1-2 weeks.This will ensure you willl not lose much money testing the group you chose.
Get Your Funded Account
Once your account is approved, you'll receive a $50k funded account with a $2k drawdown limit. Continue following and copying the trades from your chosen signal group.
Earn Your First Payout
Your first payout will typically range from $2,000 to $3,000. From this amount, invest $400 into acquiring eight 50k accounts on MyFundedFutures (or use Topstep if you prefer).
Scale Up to Your Six-Figure Goal
By consistently copying trades and leveraging multiple accounts, you can work towards achieving your six-figure income target, provided the group you choose is reliable and profitable.
This is one of the simplest and most effective methods I can offer to help you earn to six figure per year. Good luck on your journey and wish you the best.
Denise Cardin Abney, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
7
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San Antonio, Texas
Updated
Denise’s Answer
Focus on doing what you love. Quality of life is very important. You might. Urn out later the have regrets
Jeanine Harris
Chat Supervisor
23
Answers
Updated
Jeanine’s Answer
Hi Ariel! This is really an important question that I wished that I would have asked someone in my younger years. I tried to select careers that would yield the most money, but I wasn't happy. I wanted a better quality of life. If you do what you love, money won't seem so important. We need money to live, but you can make less and still live a wonderful life if you do what you love. Follow your passion! Good luck!
Frankie Pierce
Verizon wireless supervisor
2
Answers
Updated
Frankie’s Answer
Hi there! This is a great question! I feel in order to be successful that you’ll want to really follow you’re heart. Money is important but in the end what you’ve done with your life and if you’ve really taken risks and followed your heart is what will matters most .
Ashley Apodaca
Principle Engineer CS-Systems Analysis
24
Answers
Alpharetta, Georgia
Updated
Ashley’s Answer
Follow your passion and you will be much happier. You will make enough to cover what you need. Here is a great video from Simon Sinek. Skip the ad, fast forward to 50 seconds into the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNiKmZ__yZY I followed my passion, I love what I do and I enjoy going to work.
Tim Farpost
Trading
5
Answers
New York, New York
Updated
Tim’s Answer
The difference between you and someone who is making 6 figures, is one right idea, You might ask me why share this idea if you can legit make 6 figures per year. The reason behind this is simple, this guide will never get saturated and will work forever, the reason I am sharing it is because I was in the same situation you were in. Everyone gatekeeping how they make their money, or they have a course to sell you. Well I have nothing to sell you don't worry and whether or not you will make it to 6 figures per year depends purely on your action. So start taking action and go through each things thoroughly. One way to thank me is to make yourself successful. I want to see each and one of you win and quit your low paying job.
Welcome! I’m excited to share this method with you because it works 100%. If you follow these steps carefully, you can start making up to $100,000+ by leveraging prop firms. Let’s dive right into it!
Here's what You Need
A Profitable Futures Signal Group
A $50k Prop Firm Account (Get one from MyFundedFutures or Topstep)
1-2 Hours Per Day (Monday through Friday)
This method can be scaled into a six-figure income-generating asset for you.
Step-by-Step Guide
Find a Reliable Futures Trading Signal Group
Search for "Futures trading signal group" on Whop and check reviews to ensure legitimacy. I personally use this Discord group https://discord.gg/HDdDHCvJmg, which offers free streams every Friday, so you can start making money there. It's your choice whether or not to use this group and will help you with a lot of sorting through, wasted hours, and testing groups. Look for group that provides you with free membership, free trial, or you can just pay to test them on Whop.
Now we purchase a $50k Account
After selecting your signal group, purchase a $50k account from MyFundedFutures or Topstep. The process usually takes 2-3 weeks with most groups, but with the group I use, it's often completed in 1-2 weeks.This will ensure you willl not lose much money testing the group you chose.
Get Your Funded Account
Once your account is approved, you'll receive a $50k funded account with a $2k drawdown limit. Continue following and copying the trades from your chosen signal group.
Earn Your First Payout
Your first payout will typically range from $2,000 to $3,000. From this amount, invest $400 into acquiring eight 50k accounts on MyFundedFutures (or use Topstep if you prefer).
Scale Up to Your Six-Figure Goal
By consistently copying trades and leveraging multiple accounts, you can work towards achieving your six-figure income target, provided the group you choose is reliable and profitable.
This is one of the simplest and most effective methods I can offer to help you earn to six figure per year. Good luck on your journey and wish you the best.
Welcome! I’m excited to share this method with you because it works 100%. If you follow these steps carefully, you can start making up to $100,000+ by leveraging prop firms. Let’s dive right into it!
Here's what You Need
A Profitable Futures Signal Group
A $50k Prop Firm Account (Get one from MyFundedFutures or Topstep)
1-2 Hours Per Day (Monday through Friday)
This method can be scaled into a six-figure income-generating asset for you.
Step-by-Step Guide
Find a Reliable Futures Trading Signal Group
Search for "Futures trading signal group" on Whop and check reviews to ensure legitimacy. I personally use this Discord group https://discord.gg/HDdDHCvJmg, which offers free streams every Friday, so you can start making money there. It's your choice whether or not to use this group and will help you with a lot of sorting through, wasted hours, and testing groups. Look for group that provides you with free membership, free trial, or you can just pay to test them on Whop.
Now we purchase a $50k Account
After selecting your signal group, purchase a $50k account from MyFundedFutures or Topstep. The process usually takes 2-3 weeks with most groups, but with the group I use, it's often completed in 1-2 weeks.This will ensure you willl not lose much money testing the group you chose.
Get Your Funded Account
Once your account is approved, you'll receive a $50k funded account with a $2k drawdown limit. Continue following and copying the trades from your chosen signal group.
Earn Your First Payout
Your first payout will typically range from $2,000 to $3,000. From this amount, invest $400 into acquiring eight 50k accounts on MyFundedFutures (or use Topstep if you prefer).
Scale Up to Your Six-Figure Goal
By consistently copying trades and leveraging multiple accounts, you can work towards achieving your six-figure income target, provided the group you choose is reliable and profitable.
This is one of the simplest and most effective methods I can offer to help you earn to six figure per year. Good luck on your journey and wish you the best.