The only reason I made a commercial for American Express was to pay for my American Express bill.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Commercial work may be done simply to fund personal expenses rather than passion.
- In plain terms
- Work jobs to pay bills, not for love.
- What can you take from it?
- Practical needs often drive career choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you work?
- How do you fund your passion?
Another view
Passion projects can also be lucrative.
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