Good writeup. I will say, playing poker well is more of a journey then a destination. Ultimately poker forces one to look in the mirror and be honest about one's shortcomings and have a high level of self awareness in order to be successful.

That said, poker as a hobby, where you play a $11 tourney online once in a while can be much more fun without the stress of needing to win.

Balance is key to everything in life!