Good advice, always good to have a plan B. I think that crypto and in particular steem, is a powerful, viable option, balancing out the highs and lows and I think that my pure will and determinism to make this work, will make it work. As far as graph analyses, and forecasting goes though, we are all pioneers here, and there are NO experts.
X = an unknown quantity.
Spurt = a drip under pressure :)
Peace.