cybernetics and robotics is one of those things you've just got to balance up. I know just how easy it is to get so wrapped up in a design or concept that you forget about the other things in life. Sounds crazy but I know guys who almost broke up with thier girlfriends/wives because of robotics projects. sometimes you just have to wiegh these things up. Sometimes a girl or family is more important than a Perceptron, program listing or servo motor. I hope Mr Wu's family are cool with everything.

Slightly off-topic, but I highly recommend reading Getting Things Done; The Art of Stress-Free Productivity.