I love cybersecurity. That's pretty much the whole story.
I think it's cool how clever some people can be with malware, but what really gets me is the delivery. The payload gets all the attention, but the delivery mechanism can be just as effective. That gap is where I like to spend my time.
It's the same reason I love BJJ. Both are just a series of staying cool under pressure and reverse engineering your way out of a compromising position. It's chess.
I don't keep score and I don't compete with other security people. They're my friends. I cheer for everyone. I just want to do good quality work and see where things go.
If I didn't need money I would still threat hunt because I think it's fun (seriously: I need more hobbies).