just don't let money become the only drive. it's simply really. some of us need different levels of comfort in our lives. if you like fast cars, big houses and lots of food then i certianly havent got a problem with that. i personally choose to just have enough to get by and not worry about a man coming knocking on my door in a suit. that's my choice. imo, money is virus that never ends. sure, have different things in your life that bring in money if you need it but when it comes to making music, you just cant let your output be driven by it. how can you be creative and explore avenues that are complex and thoughtful when you have something in your head that says 'i must get this track completed yesterday to pay the bills'. i have things in my life that enable me to pay the bills, but it's not by making music or being in the studio being creative.

sure ppl have 200000 dollar studios, churn out track after track of the same pop record but what is this doing for the advancement of music? my advice is have two things in your life: 1 that pays and 1 that gives you pure, complete happiness that has nothing to do with cash.

but then again, i am a gemini :) ;)