And a good point it is, and a serious point it is in ways.
Years ago I walked into a Chinese art store in Portland, Oregon where there were all kinds of art by the proprietor and others. There was a rack with T-shirts for sale on it. As I looked through the T-shirts, one caught my attention that had four or five Chinese characters running down the left side of the front of the T-shirt. I asked the proprietor what it meant. He looked at me, squinted his eyes and said, "Life is too important," then a big smile came across his face, "to be taken seriously", and walked away. I bought the T-shirt. It was a life lesson.
As serious as fees are, they are a destination, and a small part of the building process, a journey. Focus on the whole design/construction process and keep an attitude that will help you enjoy it, and surround your project with like minded talented people.
And keep shopping for a local architect that fits.
Q