80,000 Hours
Indeed, the difference in character between different kinds of work is magnified by the fact that everyone else is facing the same decisions as you. If you choose a kind of work mainly for how well it pays, you'll be surrounded by other people who chose it for the same reason, and that will make it even more soul-sucking than it seems from the outs... See more
Paul Graham • When to Do What You Love
How can I be sure that I will be successful and happy in my career? My relationships with my spouse, my children, and my extended family and close friends become an enduring source of happiness? I live a life of integrity—and stay out of jail?
Clayton M. Christensen • How Will You Measure Your Life?
Following your genuine intellectual curiosity is a better foundation for a career than following whatever is making money right now. [11]
Tim Ferriss • The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
Most important: merge your passion and skill with something that is useful to other people.