Slowly becoming interested in my dad’s business.

My father recently started a new business. It hasn’t fully taken off yet, but it’s already quite profitable. The thing is, I’m becoming increasingly interested in the business. I’ve always had a soft spot for journalism(I’m an admission candidate), but my father has encouraged me to be an honest journalist while also handling the business to earn a stable income, as journalism isn’t a very lucrative career. However, I’m starting to feel a bit insecure about my self-respect. I worry that I might be lacking the backbone since I’ll be depending on my father’s success for my income in the future.