I clicked reply so that I could tell you that for a moment I envied you. Taking pride in your work while not being too concerned with the clock sounds to me like a perfectly balanced life to pursue.
I take extreme pride in my work and I am always aware of the clock ticking. Every. Second. A wise and accomplished person once said to me that in the end nothing remains but personal relationships. Take good care my friend, lest you lose in the process much more important things in life that you are now enjoying.