This is true, well worded and encouraging. Time is worth putting into it. I am keeping a simple goal of ay least 3 to 4 articles per week. I completely agree with you. No instant gratification. I made around $27 in that last 6 months. But it has been the most valuable earning. I learned to write, publish, read and comment, participate in writing prompts, create self motivated 7, 11, 30 day writing challenge. Learned to use laptop, iPad and phone app to write on medium. Met and still meeting amazing authors, writers, publishers