Money itself should not be the goal of one's life, for sure; but all those good things you can do with (a lot of) money are good motivators. Don't be afraid of money as such. There is nothing wrong with being paid WELL for what you do (well).
It's like a knife: it can be used as a sword (to kill), or a scalpel (to heal). Is knife "bullshit"?
One Chart is Worth Ten Thousand Words.