You certainly made your point with the importance of WHY.
I used to drive my teachers nuts with my whys, starting in first class, Why is one plus one two??
I also had decades of philosophical misery asking about the WHYs in life and only when I finally stopped I gained tranquility ... without lessening my ambitions.
I agree with Steve, the most important instrument is the compass not asking for the WHY, especially in tough situations.
Just my thought, any takers?

My why is exactly, I do not and never want to be a liability to anyone at all in anything. And I want to give away to the poor and those they cannot help themselves because of poverty and ignorance! Our Why MUST Be emotional and compelling reasons. It's like a dose of power that keeps you going!

Perhaps this will help to make this more clear ... German philosopher Frederick Nietzsche once said:
"He who has a why can endure any ... how"
Knowing the why, is an important first step in figuring out how to achieve that one goal which excites you, and creates a life you enjoy living (versus merely surviving!).

Allan

You know, Allan, since I entered this arena, I seem to be experiencing a significant transformation in my WHY. I wonder, could it be because of all of this noble community of encouraging people like you and all the others who spend their time thinking up ways, and putting them into action to help others. It's an amazing phenomenon. Thank you, sir.

Excellent point about knowing your why.

You need to have a firm grasp on the reason why you are going to expend large amounts of energy, time, treasure and talent on goals to accomplish. If you can not make yourself really understand why, then this will likely just be a hobby rather than a business.

Dave.