When I went to college, I had an incessant drive to do something, get out of school, and pursue a business venture. And I eventually did. My train of thought was, "What opportunity can I find to make money right now, so that I could have time to do what I want later?”

I think that drive was also influenced by my dad's advice and his emphasis on money, the pressure, and the importance of finances. Then I created a restaurant, which I learned to love. I really enjoyed the experience. I learned so much, and I wouldn't change it for anything. It connected me with many people who taught me valuable lessons.

I feel grateful that I got to experience that, but the reason why I initially chose it was because I saw a financial opportunity, not because I loved working in the restaurant industry.

And I became really good at it. I always did my best, that's for sure. I was consistently asking: “How can I make this better? How can I be better?” It became fun. Like a game where you're moving from one level to the next.

I’ve found out that whenever you do your best, work becomes more enjoyable and you feel good about yourself because improving everyday feels good. Becoming better feels good.

But despite doing my best, the business failed and life redirected me on another path. After closing the restaurant and reflecting, the question was: “Am I going to focus on something that I love doing? Or am I going to choose something just because it makes me money?”

Before starting that venture, I had an insatiable curiosity and attraction to studying self-development. I didn't call it philosophy back then; it was self-development, how to improve myself, what habits to build to be successful, to be happy, things like that.

So after shutting down my restaurant, I decided to do the opposite of what I did before. This time, I am focusing on doing what I like doing, which for a long time has been trying to understand myself and the world around me better through the lens of the Yogi Science. To come to a realization of my true nature. And help others do the same by sharing what I learn.

Even though it requires work, study, discipline and consistency; it brings me fulfillment and a sense of meaning and purpose. It feels good every time I study this science, get to work on myself and write about it. Just the act of doing brings me satisfaction, without any financial reward.

The lesson here is to find your individuality, what makes you unique. The Yogis teach that each of us has a unique temperament, experiences, inclinations, desires, and skills accumulated throughout life. Find the occupations that combine one, two or more of those things. And then do it. Even if it starts as a hobby. Even if it always remains a hobby. And, if you want, you could find a way to make a living off it. It will work itself out if you genuinely find joy in the work itself.