What If Money Was No Object?

[3cgenesis]

 
I first came across this video last year, when my art teacher assigned it as an essay topic. I found it especially relatable to Laguardia students since it speaks of a very important issue that will all (if not already) eventually face, and that is about pursuing a career in the arts.

People live their daily lives doing things they are not passionate about, just as means of being "successful" or just financially stable. A career in the arts is a very risky decision because it does not supply us with either the guarantee of stability or success. Luck is also a big part of it, which is not a reliable concept to base off our futures.

I agree that happiness is the key to a living a meaningful life and if art is what makes us happy, then we should be able to pursue it without worrying about financial stability. However, it's extremely difficult to just completely disregard money altogether, since it is literally what makes the world go round modern day. That brings us back to the title, "What If Money Was No Object?" because as long as it is, artists will always face the obstacle of having to choose between doing what provides us with money or doing what we love. 

[3taliac]

I think that the title of the video really intrigued me until I listened to him speak. It wasn’t as encouraging as I thought it would be. Sure, it’s easy to say pursue your dreams because anything else will be a waste of time, and you will be miserable. But how miserable will you be when your hungry? When you have no roof over your head? How can you pursue your dreams without any sort of economic consideration or responsibility?
I love to dance, and many of my teachers pursuing a career in dance are supplementing lives taking on two or three other jobs. That’s how they pursue their dreams, not by just following their hearts. You can’t just go off and pursue a dream with no hope of income or no plan at all; it’s almost comical. College trains you for a career, if you didn’t want to pursue this career, WHY EVEN GO TO COLLEGE?! Although it’s fun to think about where life can take you if you follow your dreams and your passions, you also have to know: money will always be an object.

[3kKristin]

Money is such an important part of the world we live in. Everything has to be done with money such as building a house or taking the train to school each day. Money is a part of our lives and will be a huge part of our lives forever. It would be amazing if money was not an object. It would be great if we could pursue our dreams of being artists without having to consider the necessity for money, but in reality we need it. I have always thought about it. Its really tough to say it since i'm going to a school made for the purpose of helping you become an artist or actor or musician, but i don't want to become an actress. I am in drama and I have been asked countless times "why come to this school if you're not trying to be an actress?". I think that money is the main reason why many don't take the risk of going into acting. It's obvious that not every actor or actress is rich and famous. There are thousands of actors and actresses who are working as waitresses or store clerks because they re unable to make money. Above being an actor or actress i want to be successful. I know that i may not be very successful as an actress and i could be a lot more successful as a dentist or surgeon. I want to be able to have a family and provide for them. I want to be able to provide for myself. How can i do that without money? We need to be realistic. If you're really good at what you do and you are positive you will make a stable salary doing that then go ahead. Be my guest and pursue your dreams, but if you're like me I don't think its very smart. I think that going to college and learning how to become an engineer so you can make some money will give you a much more enjoyable life than being on the street doing something you love. I know it sound so pessimistic but it makes sense. Why not make some money first and have a stable job and then try out for roles in movies or create some art. If it works out well enough, maybe you can end up doing what you love without worrying about how you'll get your next meal. Go after your dreams, but do it reasonably and wisely. Don't blindly chase your dreams and end up falling off the edge of the world.