What kind of work do I enjoy doing?

My boss asked me this question today. I'm going to twist it around a bit and tell you what I've wanted out of life.

Over the years, I've had several different answers: 1) 1992 - I want to work outside, where I can get fresh air and exercise.

I worked on water pipelines in Griffith Park, for the City of Los Angeles

2) 1995 - I want to be the hottest DJ on Los Angeles

Part-time job DJ'ing in several Hollywood nightclubs.

3) 2000 - I want to build the next hot app. for a dot com startup, and become a millionaire.

I built the app. It became hot and got sold. I didn't become a millionaire.

4) 2002 - I want a job.

Lead developer for an entertainment company.

5) 2004 - I want to build something significant.

Development manager for a pharmaceutical company.

6) Today - I want to enjoy life

Team lead for a large professional services company.

I have found that the bigger picture has become much more important to me lately.

Sure, I have the usual problems and frustrations at work. But I don't take them personally anymore. I would rather focus my attention on more enjoyable things, like where I'm going this weekend, or anticipating the delivery of a box of my favorite cigars.