This is the best answer.

Passive income (in the forms that it actually exists, and isn't a scam being sold by someone who makes their "helping" people create passive income) requires long-term thinking, and it's nearly impossible to make good long-term decisions when you're worrying about rent money or your next meal.

If you work full time, focus on getting a raise, a new job, or changing industries.

If you're a freelancer or consultant, raise your rates, or fire a shitty client to make room for a good one.

If you don't know how to do these things, you're not alone, and there's no shame in asking for help.

_Reliable_ income isn't necessarily a pre-requisite for passive income, but it's emotional leverage that most people try to skip past and never achieve either.