On the turning off notifications... this is something I do on a regular basis.. write largely offline (other than a couple of windows for research purposes), with all social media disconnected, then have a couple of 'blast sessions' twice a day, maybe more on some days. (it's also something I should do RIGHT NOW regarding my crypto porfolio... it ain't looking pretty-in-red)
As a teacher, I can tell you that you can't have sustained meaningful interaction with more than 40-50 people, so you have to specialize and limit yourself... Everyone else should understand!
I actually think this kind of occasional personal confessional post is well worth reading... but (no offence) I wouldn't want an update of this nature more than once a month!
Since most top authors are just posting frequently about whatever and milking it, I figure I'd do the same and just use the platform freely myself.
Please resist! It's painful to see good authors posting drivel (I don't count this post as such btw) just to keep up with the 'one post per day' mantra)... Much better to maintain your integrity, it's on the blockchain forever don't forget.
Also, d'you really need the money?
Oh man, I learnt that the hard way. You're right, even 40-50 is already pretty much at the brim, although some say Dunbar's number is around 150 people (in a tribe, meaningful communication, etc)
Tbh, I've not cashed out more than 1000 USD / month from any of my crypto stuff. Just mainly using them to power some projects and initiatives.
Actually You're maybe right with the 150 number in the adult world - I was 'hedging' in teacher mode (thinking of 'helping people develop').
As a teacher I interact with 150 students a day! Plus staff etc.
How meaningful those interactions are is debatable.
Some could be life changing? Most I suspect are just operational.
Who knows which is which?
Having met you in person @kevinwong and having no clue who you were or what you did at the time.
My initial assessment of you was; that you were a very nice friendly decent chap.
We met at steemfest2 sitting on a wall at a drinks thing in case you forgot. :)
Since our meeting I have discovered that you are not only smart but very generous too.
Definitely not a prick!
You are on my steemvote because I know you always produce thoughtful blogs.
No one expects you to respond to every comment. That would be intolerable. Your plans outlined above make perfect sense.
Give yourself a break and do what feels right for you.