[mjm263]

You seem to have put a lot of thought into your career and life choices. As far as the conflict between poker, writing, and the corporate lifestyle, it seems as though you have done a very good job at balancing the three as it is. You are opening doors for yourself to do whatever you want at a younger age rather than being forced along a single path in life like most people. Also, most people are lucky to be good at just one thing in their lives -- you seem to have three great talents. Don't feel bad about splitting time up among the three interests, especially if each makes you happy or advances your career/life.