Thanks a lot for the mention. Glad to have inspired you.
My approach to things is like a boat trajectory: if you make a 1° change in the trajectory, it's almost imperceptible BUT on the long run it will make the whole difference.
That's how I started blogging a some years ago, then creating articles, getting then paid to write articles and now helping with the communication of minor congresses on topics where I am passionate about. All started as a hobby, and now this hobby is also profitable.
One step at the time, one step after another :D
Have you ever heard of the !% better approach? It was implemented by the UK cycling team and had a massive impact on their results. It didn't take that long either.
This is how most great careers start, right? :)