Need help navigating "follow your dreams" vs. "follow the money" dichotomy!

Re: #124

Seems like he is at the top of the game in creating films people want to watch, unlike the numerous starry-eyed film major graduates who never get past the unpaid internships doing menial tasks in the film industry.

There is nothing inherently wrong with following one’s passion. But one has to be good at it in order to earn a living.