Investing - A first priority no matter what

So I am this point where I have my general lead generation system and listing management system set up, so the bulk of my busy work is complete. Since this was complete, I was taking it easier for a bit. However, my father feels otherwise. I like making money. It's fun, but there are other things I would much rather do - like hang out sometimes with my friends and what not. (I'm still a youngster here). Problem is, for some reason my father seems believe that the only people who succeed are those who love Real Estate investing and put it as a first priority in their lives. 

As wonderful as real estate investing sounds, I know there are other things in my life that Real Estate does not surpass. Besides, isn't the point of investing to have more time freedom to do what you love? I guess for some, that equates to just doing more deals, as that's genuinely what they love to do. But even if I do not have this same drive, is it still possible to become insanely successful. I mean, I love REI. The opportunities it offers. The freedom it offers. The wealth it offers. But, if I had all the money in the world, I wouldn't do it just for fun. I would go do other stuff.

Well, just me wondering what's going on again. Maybe it's just cause I'm young and I'm still looking to have a good time, or maybe I just don't think the same way.