Absolutely correct. I have been playing now for nearly 18 months and had realized about 3-4 months ago this very fact, I don't have the time now to put in the work, so obviously I'm not going anywhere until I do. Break even makes it a nice hobby, but you won't rule poker until you do the work... hopefully in another month the time to do the work will become available.
Point well put and well taken Nutty.