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Discussion of the Week: "Money or Passion?"

Michael Tharrington on December 07, 2023

In this weekly roundup, we highlight what we believe to be the most thoughtful, helpful, and/or interesting discussion over the past week! Though w...
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Michael Tharrington • Edited

You may be thinking about answer the Money or Passion? question right here in the comments section of my post.

While I'd love to hear which one motivates you, please make sure to share your response in the original post first and foremost!

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Max Ong Zong Bao

“You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar

Money flows in whenever you help people to get what they want. But without being passionate or enthusiastic in what you do to help people.

It is very hard to sustain one's drive for a long time. Especially when obstacles or failures comes knocking at your door.

Bouncing back up and using your failures or obstacles as a stepping stone. This requires one's passion without it, you give up pretty easy.

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Fyodor

Thanks for highlighting that, really interesting discussion 👍

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Michael Tharrington

Woot! Thank you! I'm glad you dug this one. 🙌

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Franklyn

For me, passion is the driver. But you also need to earn a living. Passion should be the main driver though, not money. If you focus on the money you'll be out sooner than you think. For me, even if I were to move into another industry, I'd still code. I love tech!

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Akash Dev

Passion if you want long term

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Ian Wijma

I mean I like money. But I strongly believe you need to have passion for the craft to get good. And I love writing code that is used by others. So for me it's definitely a passion.

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Bala Madhusoodhanan

Chase your passions and money will come. Chase money and you may never find your passions. - Colin Wright