Thanks Dreemsteem! Money comes and money goes, but if you produce something - anything - that you're really proud of, that feels priceless. And I think in the long run, that's where real fulfillment lies (at least in terms of self-actualization).
I think you're right. That approach can be applied to many things. Also, I often see when watching my daughters, that finding joy in the process is what they get the most of. You can learn a lot from kids.