Not all passions can be monetized enough to live on, though.
For example, I may be passionate about making music, but I'm not passionate about living on a musician's income. I'm not passionate about managing a social media presence and constantly touring around the country in a van. I need some amount of comfort and stability in order to be happy.
So I work as a programmer and make music for myself in my spare time, while being able to have a family, take vacations, and save for a house and eventually retirement. You can think that's sad if you want, I don't care.
For example, I may be passionate about making music, but I'm not passionate about living on a musician's income. I'm not passionate about managing a social media presence and constantly touring around the country in a van. I need some amount of comfort and stability in order to be happy.
So I work as a programmer and make music for myself in my spare time, while being able to have a family, take vacations, and save for a house and eventually retirement. You can think that's sad if you want, I don't care.