First of all, I learn a lot just by reading this blog. For me, your professional perspective is amazing, which is hard to find somewhere else (I think). As of now, based on my feelings what motivates me from a professional perspective are two things, and of course, one of them is money and the other one is my desire to share the knowledge that I acquired from being an I.T. professional for fifteen years.
Money and the desire to share knowledge huh? Two reasonable motivators. You don't value self improvement and satisfaction though?
I do value self improvement, I am still conducting some self-study and involving myself in the technologies of IT. In fact, the IT guy who now holds my former position is still in touch with me whenever he needs some help in the IT infrastructure of my former employer. In terms of satisfaction, I think I already satisfied my dream of becoming a tech guy. But the satisfaction of fully sharing my knowledge at the moment is still in doubt (I think).
I hope you also find satisfaction in your personal life, I think that's the most important thing.
I agree and thank you. Have a nice day ahead.