Being an artist comes with the freedom to create something that you enjoy or find interesting and that also resonates with other individuals. When money gets in the way, the outcome of the work suffers. Because the creative process is usually drudgery and not fulfilling or enjoyable. A sure way to eventually reach burnout.
Yep. It is tied to passion.
When people appear to have to "force" their blogging or whatever their task is on Hive, it shows that a rethinking might be required.
Create and build.