go to the job you hate to live the life you love

I disagree with that statement. You should use the job you hate as a stepping stone to the life you love, If you have condemed yourself to this philosophy you will never get past it. If you have goals for nothing bigger, nothing better. You'll will achieve what you want. Its like a gerbal who will run on wheel for hours, never getting anywhere. I used to think the same way, because it was drilled into me. By parents, by teachers, by friends fo the family, by friends, ect.

Now I can't stand to be a moment in my life, when I don't have atleast 1 plan on how I will take my life to the next level. The job I type this at currently is a stepping stone. A launch pad for the rest of my goals.

Ripp, you are a great player, your understanding of the game is solid, your fearless approach makes you a animal. Never comit your life to the 9-5er if thats not what you truely want. Opportunity often arrives at the most inopportune time, sieze it. Read the stories of the people who make it in life, Poker pros, big businessmen, entrapeneurs. These are the people that planned for their passions, often risking much, and often crashing a few times. The make it however.

Best of luck you you, I'll help you out every step of the way.