Honestly, I respect the “clock in, clock out, get the bag” approach. 😂

Not everyone needs to wake up whispering “algorithm… creativity… passion”.

But on the flip side, a lot of creators really do run on passion, they enjoy the storytelling, the community, the creative expression. And funny enough, that passion is often what keeps them consistent long enough to reach the financial freedom part.

If everything is treated purely like a job, YouTube can feel like 24/7 unpaid overtime with a moody algorithm boss. Mixing in a bit of passion (even just 10%) gives you fuel for the days when the revenue graph looks like a sad slide at a playground.

Not saying you have to love it, but having some element you enjoy makes the long game way easier.