Courage Quote by Joseph Campbell
“I think a person who takes a job in order to live - that is to say, for the money - has turned himself into a slave. Work begins when you don't like what you're doing. There's a wise saying: make your hobby your source of income. Then there's no such thing as work, and there's no such thing as getting tired. That's been my own experience. I did just what I wanted to do. It takes a little courage at first, because who the hell wants you to do just what you want to do; they've all got lots of plans for you. But you can make it happen.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Work and Passion, 1990
Treating work as a means to live reduces freedom; aligning work with passion eliminates the feeling of labor and fosters fulfillment.
In simple terms: Work becomes joy when it matches your passion.
Key Takeaway
Find work that feels like play.
Themes
freedom
passion
work
life design
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- career transition
- entrepreneurship
- creative projects
- personal development
Key Concepts
Existentialism
flow theory
self‑determination theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you turn a hobby into sustainable income?
- What risks are you willing to take for passion?
A Different Perspective
Passion may not pay enough; practical constraints exist.
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