The dilemma between pursuing a passionate career and choosing a safer, more dependable path is explored. The "safe path" involves learning a reliable profession over time, which may bring boredom but guarantees job security. On the other hand, the "passionate path" involves following one's true interests, but this can lead to anxiety about financial instability and failure. Choosing safety by pursuing a job out of fear or obligation is not as secure as it seems. When we do something we dislike or fear, we are not truly safe. In today's competitive world, a backup career can be someone else's dream job, putting us at a disadvantage. The passionate path, despite its risks, offers the potential for mastery because we are motivated by our love for the work and are more willing to put in the effort. Failure in a passion project is less painful than spending an entire career in a job we dislike. Ultimately, forcing ourselves to do something we hate to survive is not safety but masochism. If we have a passion, we should take the risk to follow it, as ignoring it is more harmful in the long run.
Vocabulary :
• Passionate path (noun): Following a career or activity driven by one's deep love or enthusiasm.
• Safe path (noun): A career choice that offers security and stability but may lack excitement or personal fulfillment.
• High-wire act (noun): A situation that involves great risk and uncertainty.
• Penury (noun): Extreme poverty or a severe lack of money.
• Humiliation (noun): The feeling of being deeply ashamed or embarrassed, often in front of others.
• Cowardice (noun): A lack of bravery or courage, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
• Modernity (noun): The quality or state of being modern or up-to-date, particularly in terms of ideas, technology, or culture.
Masochism (noun): The act of deriving pleasure from experiencing pain or suffering, often self-inflicted.
• Obedience (noun): The act of following orders or adhering to rules, regulations, or instructions.
• Timidity (noun): The quality of being shy or lacking confidence, particularly in social situations.
• Decisively (adv): In a firm and determined manner, without hesitation or doubt.
• Onerous (adj): A task or duty that is difficult and burdensome, often requiring considerable effort or stress.
• Mixed results (noun): A situation where the outcomes are varied, with some positive and some negative results.
• Spectacular returns (noun): Highly impressive or remarkable outcomes, especially in terms of profit or success.
• Heed (verb): To pay careful attention to something, often advice or a warning.