Sorry for the delayed reply.
It is indeed a lot to take in, but like I said in the post: you need to take it one step at a time, or you'll be burned out quite quickly. In the beginning, SteemIt can be really overwhelming - there is so much to learn.
But if you're planning to stick around long-term, there's no need to rush. You've got plenty of time to learn. I've been here for 15 months, and I'm still learning new things every day