I have to interject here–“doing what makes you happy” is not something fishy. In fact, it is exactly the kind of relationship my parents had, and they both had successful careers and brought up three children.

I don’t believe we “earn” the right to the follow our purpose in life, and do what makes us  happy. We just have to have the courage to do it. We must also be responsible for the consquences and the hardship that follows, because it is far easier to just do what others want you to do.

Another perpective, Samantha! Hope this helps!