Life balance is a myth. It's an illusion and the very pursuit of it is driving us crazy. For me it's about proportion - it's really a work hard/play hard equation.
Your passion is your qualification. It's your leading qualification.
If you round out your edges, you lose your edge.
Don't let your want for perfection become procrastination
If you trusted that your art was going to support your life, how would you live?
You will fail. At some point. More than once. Guaranteed. Proceed anyway.