I believe so. I mean, I care a lot about the end result and whether it solves the problem. But I'm motivated more by how one does the work, the quality and aesthetics of (say) the code I write, and so forth.
Most people I work with are more in the 2nd camp. But I've known people in both.
Most people I work with are more in the 2nd camp. But I've known people in both.