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		ricardobeat on July 27, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why 'Passive Income' Is A Dangerous Fantasy (2011) I don't think that's the OP's mindset, on the contrary: look for a way to do something you really want instead of taking a mindless job.

rhizome on July 27, 2013 [–]

Well, I read it more as "if work is going to provide the meaning of your life, might as well have it be something you like to do." However, aside from the PWE, centuries of history tell us that liking your job is a luxury.

ricardobeat on July 27, 2013 | [–]

Thousands of years of history tell us that toilets are a luxury too.

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