I have identified myself with this problem. I was speaking with my wife about this the other day - about how if I am successful I worry about becoming a slave to my passion.
Regarding the problem of doing something don;t like in order to make money vs doing what you love for no money - I heard an interview recently that helped me to see how I can make a compromise (and change my perception) in the short term for a long-term gain.
I heard an interview with an actor recently, who was talking about the crappy jobs he had coming up. He said (and I'm paraphrasing):
"Working [this crappy job] was not what I wanted to really do, but it was close. Then when I got [this little bit better crappy job] it wasn't what I wanted to do either. But it was closer. Then I landed [this pretty cool gig], and even though it was pretty cool it STILL wasn't what I wanted to be doing, but it was closer. Now I have [this swank job] and it is exactly what I love doing and I wouldn't trade any of my experience getting here. Not for a second."
If I can think of the actor they were speaking with, I'll add it to this post.
Anyways, thanks for this this morning. It was what I needed.
-dm
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