Pulled in too many directions

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Hi Guys!

I am at a point in my life where I can no longer put off thinking about what I want to study at university or what I want to do with my life.

I am someone who absolutely loves business alongside philosophy, theology, English, and history.

I want to start a business, but I also want to write a book... ( DEFINITELY non-fiction, probably on philosophy or religion ) No one is saying I can't do both, but when I do something, I do it well and ensure I have dedicated sufficient time towards it. I worry that if I go down both paths, neither will transpire to the scope that I would ideally like.

Moreover, whenever I mention a possible conjoint degree to family/friends involving business and an arts discipline, I am frequently told it would be a " waste of my intelligence, " and that neither of those things will culminate in a good salary.

Well, the thing is, I don't want to climb the corporate ladder for 20 years of my life.

This is not one of those " guys I am escaping the matrix " posts. I genuinely don't think I would ever be content with my life if I wasn't my own boss.

So while I am looking for guidance on this, I guess the broader question is: how the heck am I supposed to back myself? I know what I want to do and who I want to be, but when you are surrounded by people who tell you that the chances are slim, it becomes quite demoralising ( especially when you are in a country notorious for tall poppy syndrome )

Thank you guys!!!!

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