I think you have a good understanding of value. I also wonder how much "journey experience" is in the YOLO life, where potentially, a lot is seen and done, but there hasn't been the feeling of overcoming to get there. Chronic/ life-threatening illness definitely brings the possibility for hurdle experience and as such, making it over and beyond gives value to everything beyond that jump.
Making money isn't the goal, but I don't mind making money doing something I believe is valuable, especially since I think it is valuable for me than just me.