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its rare to find something you "love" that pays your bill. Find something you "enjoy", and find joy in new things.

Yes connection is everything, and in certain professions, more valuable than a degree. Invest in making connections (attend all expo's, trade shows, etc) and find an opportunity to pick their brains and make a good impression. Act and talk like you are in the same level of higher class, connect and relate to them. If you need to fly out to go have lunch with someone? Do it, its an investment.

I own my own business now, but I don't think I wrote a resume or filled out an application form in my life.