I understand your plight with being in the Crypto space few a number of years with little to show for it, I feel the same way. The Cryptocurrency market is quite wild with its ups and downs and there is no clear view of what might 'pop'. For the utility side of things there are many benefits but that aspect usually only matters to the individual and their goals, not for the primary purpose of reselling.
Seeing others reach success on Web2 platforms has lead me to ask myself if I am wasting my time on Web 3 to garner monetary freedom but there is a unique aspect that posting on Web 3/Blockchain offers the participants: Ownership of creation.
Don't get lost in the 'hype' or 'Fear of Missing Out', but try to see some of the possibilities that become available with 'Ownership'.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I wish you well on your future ventures!