Sounds like you are trying to convince yourself as much as others. What is the difference between what you are suggesting and what the parents of Millenials told their kids?: Do what you love. Follow your passion.

Problem is that there are things like car payments and financial obligations that come in and burst your “commitment” bubble.

Idea(l)s are not bad but reality is a bit different. Still, if you are miserable with what you are doing, it will weigh on you like nothing else.