of course I was using some irony towards myself, I hope you noticed this.
I think the big point is to ask "what are your aims?". After this we can discuss about practice, therefore everyone will be different. When I was studying at university for my PhD I had my schedule to follow and did not have any time left for anything else. Now I really wished that I could have become a musician. Now, after years I just got bored listening to music and decided to play. But with a job, a family and a kid there is no so much time.
Carmine
Regards,
cm