Pursue an alternative path
You know life is short, that you should avoid trivial pursuits, that you want to be happy. You know that you should choose the alternative path, but choosing to follow that path starts a war with cultural gravity.
- Your parents may tell you to get a real job and give up trying to be an artist.
- Companies tell you to try and get ahead in the grind.
- Friends smirk when you tell them about your startup idea.
The alternative path is never smooth. You will face difficult moments and doubt if you're doing the right thing.
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