When you get down to the core, there are many reasons one might want to start a company: Freedom, Legacy, Philanthropy and Charity work, Fame, Superiority, You

When you get down to the core, there are many reasons one might want to start a company: Freedom, Legacy, Philanthropy and Charity work, Fame, Superiority, You just enjoy creating value, To scratch an itch?, Sex... Maybe? E.T.C ... And you are right that we need to find out exactly what our motivations are and then truly accept and admit it.. Next, optimise your company, life and decisions so that you can achieve those goals otherwise you'll end up miserable, confused and un-satisfied. Starting a company might not always be the best way to satisfy our desires but in some cases (like if all you desire is FREEDOM), there is no better way to satisfy that desire than to start a company. And while money cant solve all problems (it solves a lot of problems) it makes living with said problems (and also solving said problems) a whole lot easier.