I while back I heard Bob Murphy tell a story about when decided to focus on education over policy. Apparently he wrote up an excellent plan for some politician to put into practice. The politician and his chief of staff were in favor of it but the political advisor explained it would the end of his political career. Bob decided to shift his focus to teaching vs. policy advising. That should tell you something.

Amash did an interview with Michael Malice right around the time he left office. It was pretty instructive on the problems with public office.

And it aligns with what Massey and Paul say.