Absolutely boggles my mind how a whole generation is triggered by an out of context comment when it doesn’t even apply to them.
It’s a trade off. If you value success more, invest that time in work. If you don’t, invest time in things you value. Unfortunately people want the riches without putting in the work. And end up resenting successful people who did put in the work cos it reflects poorly on their own choices. Often assuming they somehow cheated the system. Cf today’s USA.
Also, if you let artists define your meaning/fulfillment of life, you will always be angry and sad. It requires introspection not just mimesis to look cool among your peers.