I always start working towards it but never actually get there, either get bored of a world or just get so deep into a project idea i waste all my resources there and i don't really feel like doing it
I always thought beating the Ender Dragon was pretty fun. It is pretty sad though as it marks the end of a world as there isn't much more to do, but it is a fun time regardless.
there is nothing to be ashamed of, thats the beauty of minecraft, you can play it as u want, i would still recomend beating ender dragon cos it really fun especially since updated end but yea u need to grind a bit