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I get your point, but many people find what they love and throw themselves into it without the intention or discipline to keep progressing.

Millions of amateur artists and musicians spend hours daily working on their craft without ever noticeably improving past an intermediate learner's level.



just because it doesn't guarantee expertise doesn't mean it's not still the only way there


It's not the only way

On the flip side many times people start something they don't like (being forced or doing it with a friend, etc)and grow to like/appreciate it later.




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