Araz Gholami

Short answer: As much as possible, start from the top down.

Let me give you an example. If you have a bad job or a low income, even if you work really hard and patiently deal with the problems that come from that low income—or endure them with the patience of Job, cutting your expenses as much as possible—the main problem will never truly be solved. You’ll just keep facing the same repetitive struggles month after month, and they won’t leave you alone until they put you in the grave.

If you really want to solve your problems, tackle the root cause—not just the symptoms. If it requires risk, take the risk (take the risk, not blind recklessness that destroys you). Weigh the consequences and go after the real issue. If you don’t have enough income, look for another job. Find creative ways to make money. You’re not a tree. You’re not a thornbush. You’re a human being—free to move and change.