The Struggle Before the Breakthrough
You finally did it. You quit the job, launched the channel, opened the shop, or started the blog. You chased the dream that said, “You were made for something more than just surviving.”
For a while, it felt incredible because you’re enjoying the freedom and the creativity that comes with it. Moreover, the thrill of waking up knowing you’re building something that’s truly yours is really the best feeling in the world.
But then reality shows up like an uninvited guest holding a stack of bills and a smirk that says, “Cute passion you got there. How’s that paying your rent?”
Welcome to the Creator’s Reality Check; the part of the journey no one puts on Instagram.
The High of Doing What You Love
Deciding to follow your passion takes guts. You’re essentially choosing joy over predictability, saying no to comfort and yes to purpose. That alone makes you braver than most.
But passion, despite what every motivational quote promises, doesn’t magically pay the bills. Not right away, anyway. A lucky few might strike gold early, but for most of us, it’s less “overnight success” and…
