2007-12-20 07:11:19 · 16 answers · asked by ocean 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
No, you still need a day job.
2007-12-20 07:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by Kerbachard! -El Wapo™ © 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is one of those questions where the answer (and the truth of the matter) really depends on the experiences of the person giving the answer.
Yes, it is true that following your passion can bring you success for many reasons. However, there are no guarantees.
No, it is not true that forgetting the consequences will bring you success for many reasons. Consequences vary, and some will make you regret your decision even despite your success (if it ever happens).
I would follow your passion, and don't forget the consequences. You may have to compromise, that's not necessarily a bad thing and may, in fact, lead to a better decision. Or find more passions.
2007-12-20 16:07:51 · answer #2 · answered by dorkus maximus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Success is a heavy word...you should follow your passions but I would never forget the consequences. Sometimes it's better to be in the middle than on top, no pun intended.
2007-12-20 15:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by vitraux 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. To put out the illusion that you are a very passionate person passionately indulging yourself and making money while at it is a good marketing ploy, but your media people should be continually monitoring whether people are buying it or not.
I personally will not buy this type of snakeskin oil sales talk but maybe a lot of others will.
2007-12-20 15:32:55 · answer #4 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may gain a lot of satisfaction and knowledge by following your passion, but money is another thing. Was Van Gogh successful? He died broke following his passion. I say, yes, he was very successful. But that's a hard road to choose when you have bills to pay.
2007-12-20 15:18:30 · answer #5 · answered by yerfavoritefiddler 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because if you are passionate about something you will find a way to make it succeed, that is part of what it is to have passion. Everything we do has consequences, to a certain extent, so they should never hinder one's passion.
2007-12-20 15:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At what point is the price of success so high that it is no longer a success?
2007-12-20 15:47:28 · answer #7 · answered by grey_worms 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, following your passions leads to catastrophe.
2007-12-20 16:43:36 · answer #8 · answered by smt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. to be successful you need to work hard, sometimes take crap to acheive your ultimate goal. and you should always think of the cosequences. making a plan and setting a goal is the way to be successful
2007-12-20 15:18:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Weeeeeeeell........that depends on how you mean it. . . . . . . . you can be a successfull murderer by following your passion to murder and ignoring the consequences. But not have a successfull life. . .
2007-12-20 22:31:37 · answer #10 · answered by oddball.2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what Bill Gates has tatooed on the inside of his eyelids.
2007-12-20 15:51:01 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋