I very much enjoyed this. We have some things in common. @truce was also the first person here to make me fee truly welcome. I think Steem is an experience that has mile markers. The first one is exactly what you mention. Not long after starting, people begin to question why they are participating. And many of them leave it right there. Those who go on are the ones that will benefit. Keep moving forward.
Thx @johnphoenix! I agree, and the mile markers do make it more interesting. Gives the experience depth that other media lacks. We are still here, that’s all that matters! Cheers to you!