what is easier: committing to (over) work and let others give us a mission, OR think hard about the meaning of life, work, everything, redefine impacts and prod

what is easier: committing to (over) work and let others give us a mission, OR think hard about the meaning of life, work, everything, redefine impacts and productivity to align with your values, while appear to be doing not much? A lot of people also have this thing in which work has actually become their comfort zone and they make no effort to learn hobbies or take more responsibilities out of work. Not saying it's right or wrong, just to them "not working" isn't that easy nor enjoyable.