I think this post does a good job of giving an objective perspective of earning prospects and work to be done for a newbie like me. Thank you.
However, I think that the fundamental issue transcends just steemit. A lot of people generally expect geometric returns on new commercial platforms, especially when they are internet based. It is almost as though they expect that a value-creation algorithm is already running and they just need to waltz in and tap into the current.
I think that as far as being intentional goes, more work needs to be done and this would then be reflected in how engaging the proceeds of our soul work is.