Isn't it crazy how we're always told to follow our passion, but then there's this whole thing about needing a stable job for security? It's like we're stuck between chasing our dreams or settling for something that pays the bills. You are one of the luckiest people if your passion is your work. For most of us, we face the eternal dilemma: should we follow our passion or choose stability in our careers? And let's be real, both have their pros and cons.
Following our passion sounds amazing, right? I mean, who wouldn't want to wake up every day excited about what they're doing? However, I believe that the commonly held assumption that "if we follow our passion, we will achieve maximum happiness" is not entirely accurate. When you think about it, pursuing happiness through passion comes with certain risks. It is full of uncertainties that can affect our own happiness. Living with our passion can drain our happiness too since we are almost always in a state of fear and uncertainties. Research also shows that the human brain is designed to seek safety, which makes it harder for us to take risks. So, should we really take unnecessary risks? Or should we follow our passion regardless? Do we take the leap and hope for the best, or do we play it safe?
