I agree with everything you said.... And pretty much everything don said.

But I'm going to let in to a little secret of mine. Unless I'm motivated to go out and do the do. I ain't going to do nothing. Excuse my English. The most profitable business's I've owned are due to the fact that I was extremely motivated. Every business that I've pursued with passion has been successful.
Lately, I've come up with some great ideas. I know they would work. Heck I've got one now that could be as big as Google. And I AIN'T JOKING....
But I'm not motivated to pursue it. I guess my attitude has changed over time. Money "use" to motivate me. But not anymore. Money is just a bi-product. I need to have something to bite my teeth in to and it taste good! Something I'm passionate about.
Some how I hope my thinking gives you something to sink your teeth into.
I know there's more people out there like me.... A niche of sorts. So think about motivation as part of the SECRET!
later..
Pappy