I may sound like an utopian, but I think that being satisfied in what we do and how we accomplish it is the only goal to target, to be happy and satisfied. One should always seek for happiness through efforts, no matter how hard it may seem: I believe that good ones will always give you back the same goodness you were able to spend, no matter how bad the context is.

I also know that not everyone likes to do its best, and many are simply looking for the "easiest" way, but this implies abiding to some kind of lunch bell, as you described. But you're not this kind of person: it seems that you're still able to dream and tend towards something better.

So, good luck with your future projects and give good karma, you'll receive it back! :).