The satisfaction of rigour

There's something that feels really good about working on a tough goal. Especially if the path is clear; it may not be easy, but there's something comforting about knowing that all that is between where you are and your goal is a whole lot of work.

Does this reveal a desire for certainty? It appears so; there's 'comfort' and I 'feel good' about navigating clearly defined obstacles to reach my goals. Would I be as satisfied if I were to navigate a murky maze? Especially if the payoffs are unclear?

And if I do desire certainty, it is at all stages of the journey? Would I be comfortable with a clear end minus a direct (but tough) pathway? Or solving an obstacle that could lead me anywhere?

I don't have all the answers; what I do know is I spend less time floating away on my phone when I'm working on the tough goal.