This statement is as brutal as it is true for many. A salary is meant to be a reward for your skills, effort, and time. But in reality, for countless people, it becomes a subtle trap—a golden cage that keeps their deepest aspirations locked away. You start with dreams of building something extraordinary, of creating a life on your own terms. Then comes the comfort of a fixed monthly credit into your bank account. Slowly, security replaces ambition. The fear of losing that steady flow silences your inner fire. You trade passion for predictability.
Each month’s paycheck feels like relief, yet it’s also a payment plan—an installment to keep you tethered to a life that doesn’t belong to you. You buy things to escape the void: gadgets, vacations, even a bigger house. But the void remains, because no external purchase can replace the fulfillment of pursuing your calling.
It’s not about hating jobs or salaries—they serve a purpose. The tragedy is in staying there forever, convincing yourself it’s all you can do. Your dreams require risk, sacrifice, and courage—qualities dulled by routine paychecks.
One day, you’ll either live your dreams or die paying EMIs for a life you never wanted. The choice is simple but hard: break free now, or keep collecting installments for the death of your potential.
Would you rather keep earning or start living?