I don't think you are thick at all. The economic model is very complicated here. I am pretty sure everyone has it wrong wrt the market cap of Steem and that Steem and Steem Power should not be treated as being valued the same for instance. But everyone does.

Just focus on writing good things. That's the no-brainer answer.

If you really believe in Steem long term, than having more Steem Power makes sense. But in the future if you need help, ping me or direct message me in the slack and I'll try and help.