Congratulations! One year and you managed to stay. Many people don't. Yes, it is hard work. But things that will be good are never easy. I think you have done really well for your one year here. I too am here a little over a year an I have not done nearly as well. Yes, I worked my butt off and put in 14 hours a day. I have had my moments when I was very discouraged and wanted to quit, but I am still here. Why? Because I believe it will get better. All crypto right now is unstable and has a low value. Everything that is new has growing pains. We are still early adaptors of Steemit. We are here during the time of the changes. I think people who join much later will have a more difficult time than we had. So, chin up my friend! We will survive!