Soon we began striving to obtain specific grades so we could go to college. We valued college because it would give us a high-paying job on the backend.
To get into college, we had to conform to people who said "no" more than "yes." It was their way or the highway.
We still believe that earning a high salary is the path to wealth & happiness. We are wrong. We can do whatever we want in life as long as we are investing most of our cash flow into income-producing products.
As soon as we understand the truth of money and life, we can free ourselves to create. We don't need to become creative professionals, only dabble in our free time.
Expressing ourselves through creativity is a critical factor toward lifelong happiness and satisfaction. When was the last time you created something?