Good analysis, I agree that relying on Crypto alone would be folly and for me Crypto is supplementary, I have professional full time job, shares and more. Over time, I'd like to add my own business and some real estate. The more passive income the better in my opinion.
Out of curiosity, has your financial "awareness" changed since entering Hive?
Good question. I've always been financially aware, maths was always strong subject for me, so my brain would naturally figure out where value was, and from a young age, I was a good saver and wanted to grow my savings.
That began with 2 or 3% in notice deposit account at the bank, then starting a grass cutting business with my friend when we were around 13 around the neighbourhood..
After University once I started making a few quid, I read Benjamin Graham's "The Intelligent Investor" which opened my eyes to investment opportunities and beating inflation and the risk and stupidity of leaving all your surplus in the bank.
I had Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink and others before discovering Hive (Steemit at the time) It has been a fantastic discovery though and to answer your question since joining, I would say that my financial awareness probably has improved, but it was pretty good beforehand too to be fair.