Okay let me square this away.
I work two days a week in a conventional job, so I can focus on research in an esoteric/unique aspect of physiology.
I went the path of wanting to be a pro fighter, but quickly realized some athletes have predisposed abilities..... being stronger, faster, more athletic, more explosive, more technically refined, fluid ability.
However, all these attributes are based in........ the nervous system.
Which innervates the musculoskeletal system -- determining strength, reaction times.
Cognitive ability determining adaptation to new techniques etc.
So all of us three came from a household that prioritized education, mother was a scientist and father a literary.
My siblings pursued that path, and it was laid out for them (one lectures at a university now, the other works for a multinational firm).
I did as above, but what I did is super unchartered territory. I work JUST as hard overall, but my actual remuneration is limited cause as a researcher I don't get paid outside of two days of conventional work.