| This is the best answer. Passive income (in the forms that it actually exists, and isn't a scam being sold by someone who makes their "helping" people create passive income) requires long-term thinking, and it's nearly impossible to make good long-term decisions when you're worrying about rent money or your next meal. If you work full time, focus on getting a raise, a new job, or changing industries. If you're a freelancer or consultant, raise your rates, or fire a shitty client to make room for a good one. If you don't know how to do these things, you're not alone, and there's no shame in asking for help. _Reliable_ income isn't necessarily a pre-requisite for passive income, but it's emotional leverage that most people try to skip past and never achieve either. |