Putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. But leaving money on the table is a recipe for disaster.
Right now Steemit is doing well and hopefully it will, well into the future. For people who need money RIGHT NOW, focusing on Steemit can help them tackle their financial issues. Once comfortable, take some Steem and use it to create other sources of income.
You're absolutely right about passive income being essential as one gets older.
Posts like this get us to think. Thank you!