Toxic question

When you have an aspiration to do something different or creative and naysayers tell you how are you going to make money doing that? 

When faced with naysayers questioning how you will make money from a creative or different aspiration, it's important to identify and address any logical fallacies, cognitive biases, or poor reasoning in their argument:

1. **Appeal to Tradition Fallacy**: The naysayers may rely on the belief that traditional paths are the only valid ways to make a living. This is an appeal to tradition fallacy, which assumes that just because something has always been done a certain way, it is the only way to do it. Innovation and creativity often lead to new and lucrative opportunities that did not exist before.

2. **Status Quo Bias**: This is the preference for the current state of affairs, where people may resist change or the unknown. The naysayers might unconsciously favor traditional career paths because they represent the status quo, which is more familiar and seemingly safer.

3. **Limited Scope of Vision**: The argument that you can't make money from something different or creative might stem from a narrow view of potential opportunities. The naysayers may not be aware of diverse revenue streams that creative professionals can leverage, such as online platforms, freelance work, grants, sponsorships, and various other innovative business models.

4. **Overgeneralization**: The claim that one cannot make money from creative endeavors might be based on a few observations or personal anecdotes. This is an overgeneralization fallacy, ignoring the countless individuals who have achieved financial success through creative careers.

5. **Fear of Failure**: Naysayers might project their own fear of failure onto you. Fear of failure can cloud judgment and discourage people from pursuing less traditional paths. Recognizing this bias can help you distinguish between genuine concerns and those based on fear.

6. **Negativity Bias**: There might be a focus on the negatives or potential downsides of pursuing a creative path, while neglecting the positives, such as personal fulfillment, potential financial success, and innovative contributions to society.

Rather than letting these pitfalls deter you, consider them opportunities to carefully evaluate your plans, gather success stories, research potential markets, and develop a well-thought-out strategy.

This question has a built in assumption, that whatever you're aspiring to do, your goal is to make money. There's been a big push in recent years towards "hustle culture," the idea that you should be spending your free time making more money, which has led to a pervasive view that hobbies should be monetized. Some people seem to forget that you can make art and music purely for your own enjoyment.

But, if this endeavor is something you intend to turn into a part time or full time job, how you're going to make money is an important question. Having dabbled in creative professions, I can tell you that you often have a lot of creators competing for a relatively small amount of money. Making it in these professions is possible, but you need to have an understanding of the market, how you'll attract clients/customers, and how you'll differentiate yourself from the competition.

But, I think people asking this question are not always being genuine. They may be trying to tell you that you can't make money doing what you aspire to. But, this is typically going to be based on a vague idea that there's no money in creative fields rather than any actual knowledge of the market.