Paraphrase 2022-11
“But I can also do things I dislike so that I can continue doing the things I love. If you only do the things you love, you won't grow.”
What it documents
When a listener asked why he is so "lovely", Kojima defended himself, saying there’s no way he’s cute because he’s almost 60, and gave his account: people often tell him he’s full of energy, but inside he’s pretty worn out; that energy comes from always giving everything. He offered his rule that he can also do things he dislikes so he can continue doing the things he loves, and that doing only what you love prevents growth.
Source
HIDEO KOJIMA presents Brain Structure, ep. 11 «Messages from our listeners!» (Spotify Studios × Kojima Productions); official English dub, own transcription, 2022-11 (00:09:40–00:10:47). View source ↗
“There's no way I'm cute. I'm almost 60 years old. […] I am often told that I'm really energetic. But on the inside, I'm pretty worn out. […] So, if you have something you love, the things you hate aren't so bad either.”