I can't answer the question for OP, but for me it would be * Pursuing my own goals * Working directly on something which benefits me * A lot less boring than

I can't answer the question for OP, but for me it would be * Pursuing my own goals * Working directly on something which benefits me * A lot less boring than sitting in the office all day * Not sitting in an office at all * Nature * Real satisfaction from accomplishment * Don't have to when I don't want, i.e. I have to deal with the consequences (e.g. no food) but nobody can make me responsible for this and fire me * No commute through crowded cities * No recycled, AC'd air * Did I mention not sitting in an office? I think I have to stop now or I get even more depressed than I already am.