Q: is The One a myth? The One being the project that is so interesting that i _want_ to work on it for reasons other than the promise of a paycheck at the end. *  * it is maybe important to note that i am typically paid for the sort of projects i do (computer software) even though i also do it as a hobby  honestly I go to work and just stare at social media or chase the office dog around the place and generally feel like i can't focus or do anything except for like the two days a month that it becomes clear i will be fired if i don't do at least something.  it is somehow more exhausting than i remember working every day being
A: the _wanting_ part of your mind will never be satisfied. it's all good but you'll always want more. so if you fuel the machine by only 100% _want_, you'll always be more desperate and never satisfy those cravings. the good news is, what is also fun is a little exercise. if you've ever had a fun day in gym class (even just once, maybe when you were playing dodge ball, or maybe even just doing a line dance on that one day) then you'll know what i'm talking about. once you get everything together and take responsibility for this whole thing as a company, knowing that it's your company and it's allowed to do exactly what you want it to do, you may be able to hit that sweet spot and have a fun good time at work, while actually bit by bit bringing yourself the result of your dreams, in carryable packet sized buckets. even though you would have _wanted_ more, it turns out that as with most treats and sweets, it is given its sweetness by its limited daily quantities