Im not ignoring the money aspect, i see myself making some income here but like you said it can be a long way to that goal.
But thinking about money, hiw much my posts make the first way is making me sick. It drains my creative and motivational energy.
To not quit i have to see what other things i get back for my invested time and the earlier metioned points are some of them.
My steemit careier is a long term investment thats why i honor your endurance man!
Thank you Bronko, just keep working.
Like you said, it is a huge time investment.