I can see why some people find that strange.. But seriously though. Look at the payouts. From $1000+ posts to ~$100.. That's one helluva reason to start to analyze things. And she did. She realized that she started to care about the money more than sharing things she did previously, in the beginning of her journey.

She is one of the most reputable users on steemit. I for one, wouldn't take her words lightly. Take it as a huge experience and use it as a tool.. I've been in a similar situation too, even though I'm still just seaweed in comparison to stellabelle. - If you only think about the money when you publish your content, you'll end up with nothing. Or perhaps something.. But if you share things you truly want to share .. People will find those posts sooner or later.. And when they do, then you'll reap the rewards.

You read my mind @saltysardine  Maybe better to try some chocolate  cake for a change with some whipped cream on top if vanilla ice cream with strawberries  was not enough. One day people like you and next day all might be gone again . What's left is only YOU.

that account balance could easily evaporate if the Steemit experiment fails. People tend to forget that Steemit is in beta still. My account used to be worth over $300,000. I'm gambling with my time, afterall, since I left all my jobs. Steem is full of risk and I think a survival instinct is rearing its head. I don't live in any exuberant way. I live the same as I did when I made $2000 per month. So, your analysis is not exactly correct, however I do see your point and it's a valid one. I was very poor before Steemit, and my mindset is still reflecting a type of poverty. That is what is going on, I suppose.