Agency is a reason for me to arise each day and work at my goals. Without goals, or agency, I may head for depression (been there, done that).

If I do not see progress being made, I know that if I do not change what I am doing (or measure in smaller increments) again, I may head for depression.

Even crappy odds are an acceptable challenge, when I compare to what I imagine is an NPC/don't give a hoot outlook.