There is, of course, a case to be made for going all in on a passion from the outset, for choosing must over should. Perhaps for those who truly thrive under immense pressure, going all in from the outset translates to better performance. But for the vast majority of people—at least according to the research—the best route to directing more time and energy toward a passion is to follow the barbell strategy,
Fair. Not a rule but a guideline. It depends.
