As an example, a person who came from nothing or fell on tough times could more easily justify doing something they hate in order to climb out of a situation So many stories of people like this who started businesses or traded crypto when they were at their lowest and were able to go from zero to hero through pure intentionality It didn't matter if the business was cool or fun, only that it sold shovels in a massive rush. It didn't matter that staring at charts for 16 hours per day sucked, only that there was the possibility to capitalize on a short window of opportunity Completely draining, but at least there was a North Star, even if it was a temporary one. At least there was a reason to wake up every day, even if it was sponsored by negative emotion This is pain, not hell. Hell is when purpose doesn't exist, forcing your days to be adorned by a perpetual layer of numbness. You're doing stuff, but you have no idea why you're doing them. You settle for everything in exchange for nothing I've been in both situations, and chances are you have too. Sometimes you have to be driven by a brighter future, other times you get to reflect on a darker past. But what matters is you're able to feel something in the present