With inflation, unexpected layoffs, and the feeling that nothing is secure, I don't know if it makes sense to make long-term plans. My sister left a well-paying job to pursue her passions, but sometimes I think maybe that was naive in these times.
Economic uncertainty is real and scary, but giving up on planning is like stopping sailing because there's a storm! What does change is how we plan - more flexible goals with multiple possible paths, diversifying income if we can. Your sister did her thing and that's not naïve, it's taking a conscious risk; a lot of people regret not trying more than they regret trying and failing. The question isn't whether you have goals, but whether those goals let you adapt fast when everything starts shaking.
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