If you don't have a pet project that brings you money, you're a failure.

This rule only applies to me.

Making money from a side project is great, but it's not the only measure of success. There are many ways to find happiness and fulfillment, such as doing things you love or helping others. It's important to know what makes you feel good about yourself, whether it's making money or something else.

“me” is quite a dynamic variable depending on the context

Sell your pet

If I had time/energy for side projects…

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