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How to pursue creative passions when family values practicality

I love writing poetry but my dad keeps saying it's not practical and I need to focus on real skills for the real world.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Conflicting definitions of success and value create doubt about pursuing meaningful but unconventional paths.

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