The words “I’m all in” when discussing one’s career are easy to say, but hard to implement.

These words don’t just mean putting all your efforts towards learning and practicing a craft. They also mean not doing quite a few other things—things such as going on vacation, going to movies, watching TV, etc.

Now, being all in on a career does allow you to do things which indirectly support this career—such as exercising, spending time with your family, meditating, and the like. But even these very important parts of your life—the actual life part—can be put under severe strain. In fact, I would suggest that many of the divorces of seemingly “successful” people are from neglecting those around them in service to “being all in” on their career.

So, go ahead and say “I’m all in” but be very careful about how you do it.