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You have to set limits to protect your creative time.

A  few years ago, my wife and I vacationed in Taos and spent a couple of days out at Wanda and Kevin Macpherson's place. 

The first morning, during breakfast, Kevin politely, but firmly told us that while he realized that we were on vacation....that he wasn't. He explained that he would be working in his studio until 5pm and asked us please, not to interrupt him unless it was an emergency.  His studio is a separate building within walking distance of the main house.

Since I was in the gallery business, I completely understood (and I knew he was working on pieces for an upcoming show :-)). Kevin is the consummate professional and knows what he needs to do, so we wished him well and told him we see him at dinner.

My wife and I spent the morning biking through the mountains around his house.  About 10:30am, we arrived back at the house and realized we had locked ourselves out without a key. Wanda had gone into town. What should we do?

I tell you we must have stood outside Kevin's studio for almost 30 minutes debating on whether or not being locked out constituted an "emergency"......

Sincerely,

Clint Watson

FASO Founder, Software Craftman and Art Fanatic

PS - We lucked out.  As we stood there debating if the situation was an "emergency", Kevin opened the studio door.  He was heading over to the house anyway.....whew!