How do I keep my dream alive when it's not paying the bills?

How do I keep my dream alive when it's not paying the bills?  This question was prompted by a very painful note from a Dad, who has a 17 yr-old son who wants to be a writer. So this is especially for all of you artists, musicians, writers, sculptors, comedians, and performers. How do you keep nurturing your dream when you can't pay the rent and there are no groceries in the refrigerator? Questions this week: 1. I've condemned my son to a slow and painful death 2. Should I pursue my dream or just give up and get a job? 3. Are you listening for your music? 4. How can you afford to follow your dream? 5. Here is a 5 step process for change  Get direct links to the resources and books Dan mentions plus the outline of the 4 ways to get paid for your art from Real Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins and 4 steps to be able to hear your music and God's calling in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/creativity-vs-paying-the-bills/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices