Hey, it’s me again. I’ve been thinking about something I call "doing things you physically enjoy"—and no, it’s not about exercise, though that could fit. It’s about two layers: first, doing things that make you like yourself more, and second, doing things in a way that makes you like yourself while doing them. You ever notice how chasing pure business logic can slowly make you hate yourself? That’s a trap.
Now, you might be thinking: "If I only do what I love, won’t I end up broke?" Fair question. But here’s the thing I’ve learned: the stuff you’ll eventually be great at—the stuff that’ll make you money—is almost always the stuff you genuinely love. Not the stuff that looks profitable on paper. I started my writing career focused on personal growth, not the hot niches like finance or beauty. Did I make less at first? Sure. But I also didn’t burn out or hate my life.
Here’s my point: you can’t trick yourself into being excellent at something you secretly resent. The magic happens when you trust your gut and lean into what lights you up. Over time, that passion turns into expertise, and expertise turns into leverage. Every field has money if you’re the best. So why not pick the one that makes you feel alive? Stop analyzing the market and start listening to yourself. You’re unique, and your path has a certain logic to it—fight it, and you’ll just waste energy. So commit to your physiological love, and watch where it takes you.