Do what you love. We’ve heard that phrase a million times. It sounds so simple, so obvious, that we don’t really catch it for what it is: bad advice. Related: 5 Things Successful People Do Before Breakfast "What’s that?" you say. "I shouldn’t do what I love?" Well, in a way, no you shouldn’t. But before you have a panic attack, let’s back up. I’m not asking you to resign yourself to a life of paper pushing and boredom. I would never do that to you. To get the life you want, I’m asking you to be intentional rather than indulgent. That’s a big concept, so let’s unpack it.