Sometimes we all need to take jobs in order to survive. That is just the way of the world. There’s always going to be a bill to pay or the need to cover rent. We all know that working is one of life’s necessary evils and try to do our best to keep food on the table.

We also all dream of the kind of job that makes us want to get up in the morning. A career that we’re excited about and look forward to at the end of the weekend. Many people think that this is beyond their reach because we all know that our finances are important. Frequently, people assume that a passion cannot be turned into income, or that it is reserved for the very fortunate few.

This is not the case. One of the things that happens when you train for a job you love is that your happiness will increase as your stress decreases. When you start working in a profession that truly inspires you, there’s nothing that can stop your rising star. There’s an old saying, ‘Do what you love, and the money will follow.’ One of the best pieces of advice you will ever hear is to seek out the kind of employment that you would naturally do for free.

This does not mean you should undersell yourself or work for peanuts. The food still needs to be put on the table and rent has to be paid. It’s possible to find a job you truly love, and turn it into a career. If you’ve always wanted to be a professional musician or pursue film making, there are options out there. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the beauty industry, you can attend a cosmetology school. Today, because of the Internet and our new global economy, there are more opportunities to pursue the career of your dreams than ever before.

Don’t let a fear of economic instability paralyze you. They say that you will regret the things you didn’t do far more than the ones you did, so seize the opportunity with both hands. There’s a world of difference between a day job you need to work to get by, and a career that will light your heart on fire. One may be a necessity, but the other should be your goal. Take that first step and find out where your passion truly lies, and you will discover that working in your ideal position is a dream come true.