When to do what you love

Paul Graham argues that whether to follow your passion cannot be answered with a simple yes or no, and that the answer depends on how much money you want and how much ability you have. For people aiming to become very rich through a startup, working on what interests you is described as an excellent way to find startup ideas, since Apple, Google, and Facebook all began as side projects. The essay also says that when people are unsure what to do, the uncertainty usually reflects ignorance, which can be reduced by trying work early. For anyone who wants to do great work, the essay concludes that working on what interests you most is the answer.