I'm testing the market to find out where I can be of service and where my voice is deemed valuable. I haven't found out where 'my wheelhouse' is yet.
Everyone thinking long term is already doing that. I'm just looking to fail fast and learn faster.
Basically, until you find a sugar daddy whale, you keep plodding along. Just look at @jacor -- he can't post anything without earning at last ~$300 and kudos to him and whoever consistently upvotes him!
His work is now 'subsidized' for a lack of better terms, so he can focus on the type of posts that earned that 'subsidy'. If he branches out and upvotes go away, he learns.
I'm not looking at this as a "money game" and part of my frustration with your comment is your assertion to 'know' my motives and intentions. I want to make a living writing. I've been paid before Steemit and could be paid after if it provided enough for my family.
This isn't a money game to me. This is an opportunity to earn a living and I'm searching for what will make that possible