What is your incentive to work?

Hi,

Is it simply for money to feed, clothe, and shelter yourself, or do you fulfill a psychic need by working?

What would you do if you didn't have to work?

Personnally, if I didn't have to work to make money I wouldn't. I can entertain myself just by thinking; as the hermit type I don't need a lot of input from the outside world to validate myself or nurture myself; though I enjoy surfing the net, reading and staring at the video-tube I can easily live without them.

There are lucky people among us who would work even if they didn't get paid for it. I've been reading Steven King's books about writing, and he frequently says he doesn't continue to do it for the money. This ties in with the "do what you love discussion," obviously. People like King can do what they love and the money follows--they're a "perfect engine," like a shark--this kind of person is rarer than hen's teeth, though.

Anyway, just thought I'd ask "what's your incentive for working." What would you do if you didn't have to work, and is there a way to do that and still keep body and soul together?
Best,

- Boyd