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A job as a vector for your passions is [maybe] a better framework to think about [sales pitch]. But this needs to be convincing. Jobs are limited for a variety of reasons [even good ones]. This demonstrates situational awareness on your part. Because you have studied XYZ related problems, for example outside of the context of work. And you will, therefore likely have more to add to your new work than [the conventional wisdom]. Lastly, investing time in a passion reassures your a [credible committment] to the subject matter, so people will be more confident investing in you. But, you need to be in a position to demonstrate this. For it to be convincing. And this is just one idea. There might be other frameworks.