Steve,

You and I are both very fortunate to have wives that "noodge" us to keep on track. If my spouse did not have the experience of developing systems in the corporate world, I'd be in a real mess.

As to working a real job and doing something on the side, there is real value to that. When I started out in the performing business, I worked a full-time job and performed on the side.

The money I made allowed me to buy equipment, learn my craft, go to conventions, and have PLENTY of walking around money.

Sometimes, that's all some people need.

Cheers,

Millard