money AND time. How do I get both?

Isn't that one of life's ironies? I remember having all the time in the world to stare at gear in the store with absolutely no way to obtain it. Now, coming up with the money is very realistic, but time is scarce. I guess the "promise" is that someday you'll have both, but I'll tell you, for me, I'm not counting on that. There are too many possible responsibilities that can come our way - parents needing care, friends in trouble, working for the next Enron, etc.

You don't mention why you work 82 hours a week, but balance is the key, and if you really work 12 hours a day 7 days a week and have plenty of money, there's something else to the equation. Most jobs that allow for "plenty of money" are either / or propositions - you sprint until you can't take it anymore, presumably with the possibility that you won't have to take it anymore a lot earlier in life than 65. You're running down the track and the train is coming behind you - you can jump off any time you want, but the train will pass you by.

Anyway, you probably know the answer already - you'll never find the time if you work 82 hours a week. As suggested, get a really good office system and listen while you work, if that's possible. Listen in the car, as you do. Save your money for expensive home gear until you can really use it. -Kirk