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My only two advice:

    while (alive)
    {
        If (You are truly passionate about some hobbies or career paths)
        {
            do_not_marry_and_especially_don't_get_kid();
        }
        else
        {
            focus_on_making_as_much_$$$_as_possible();
        }
    }


IDK about this one tbh. I am passionate about many things but I also want to get married and have a family soon. Could you perhaps unpack this please?

As far as stacking cash is concerned, I totally agree!


I mean you don’t need to take a stranger’s advice so I’m glad you asked the q.

I just think the time and energy anyone owns is a very limited amount, so if you are really really passionate about something that is not family or kid, I just can’t see the logical argument that you want a big chunk of that time and energy taken away by something else.

But you do what you want to do.


Yes. Many older folks (30+) have said something along these lines. Definitely something to think about. Thanks for responding.


NP. Not to say you should shun from family and kids though.


You forgot the call to dieAnyway() immediately after the while loop. Focussing on hobbies or money making will not save you.


Everyone is different. OP should think before taking an internet stranger’s advice.

I only fulfill my own end of the bargain — honestly give my advice.


And I appreciate your response Markus!


NP good luck with your life.




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