RE: Under the Knife
That's good to hear in many ways, but prioritize your health by all means.
I'm incredibly thankfull for the network that has been created for us here. But what is needed now - and I do think that I speak for a good number of Steemians when saying this, but also from experience in business - is a more appealing user interface.
I've noticed the same theme with both Bitshares and Steem: The technology is there, but the user interface appeals to a very select group of people. Techies or those that are already looking for alternatives to the giants, to be precise. But many individuals, if not most, do not care about what's under the surface. And to an extent, we can't demand that they should.
That's why when we talk about Apple or Steve, we don't normally think about Steve Wozniack. Though we should, but it was Jobs eye for design that made "Apple" as we know it.
I know that you understand and know this already. But I still wanted to say it. Now let's go out there and make history. Together. All of us.
Edit: Oh and please get on @steemittalk podcast soon, they're the best around here. Truly.