Great post. I agree we have to take a long-term approach to Steemit and be willing to put in the work. I also think that we need to recognize that things have changes since the site first launched. Initially, I thought that within a year,I would be able to achieve the same level of success as some of the whales had in the same timeframe. But being first in makes a huge difference -- higher risk, higher reward -- so I've adjusted my expectations. It might become a money making venture, but only with hard work and dedication as you've said.