Some successful folks I know have perfected the wall of creating a life of its own. It is like rational compartmentalization of time and effort. They ace at everything in bits and pieces slowly. They are not a perfectionist at one thing but good at everything.
We spend too much time on things we are obsessed with: startups, relationships, or hobbies. We are focused on it. It reaps all the benefits.
What about other things we are missing out on: getting old, stressed, and not travelling enough to see the world or Not seeing our ailing parents enough.