Having only used the base price of each, I loved the ux of cursor and what it enabled me to do, but I hit my monthly cap in 2 days. Whereas Claude code (on pro) I do hit my session limit and even weekly limit once but never have I had to been tools down for 20+ days.
I hear codex is even more generous.
Admittedly all seem cheap enough, but there does seem to be a large diff in pricing
Daniel Pink's book "Drive" explains that true motivation comes from intrinsic factors: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. It’s not about external rewards or doing every task yourself, but about having the freedom to direct your work, the drive to improve your skills, and a meaningful purpose behind what you do. In programming, AI can free us from routine tasks, letting us focus on creative problem-solving and realizing our ideas - this aligns perfectly with what Pink calls the deeper, more fulfilling motivation to get things done in a way that matters. So, it’s less about losing fun and more about shifting to meaningful engagement and impact.
