Hypothetical situation

Let's say you are an above average student you do most of everything fine . You become a Ca at 23 now you have to decide whether you want to pursue a safe career path or you could follow your passion which is risky but it also has following benefits

Character development

Maturity

Good money if you find even moderate success

But this also means you will spend your final youth in pursuing something risky yet it would be something you would be proud of on your death bed .

Won't have to much money during your 20 s to spend on trips , trek , family . Even potential marriage rejection by potential good partners .

What are you doing?