I did not get into these until I was here for over 1 year. Big mistake! I tell people to get into discord and join all they can, but then be selective about where to be active. I also say, for every 10 words you type in discord, type 500 on steemit. I see too many people hanging out in there and then not posting here.
It's all about balance, but communities have made a big positive difference for me.
Always a balancing act between the two I agree @fitinfun good advice as always!