So with external reality, I manage it, I set priorities, thus there is always the time needed for painting. It was one of the biggest leaps forward I made with my artwork, making it number one in my day. This is what allowed me to give up on all of the side jobs and focus solely on art.

So yes, you are correct, there is an element of sacrifice, and you have to be strategic with what you sacrifice and keep the bigger / longer term picture (pun) in view.