@kyle, am glad to be part of the 6000+ followers and making you feel this good.
I love this words of yours but am very sure you're not a dumbass. I'll keep trying till I hit there.

Go fourth unto the STEEM network, do what makes you happy, set goals, fail hitting them but never give up trying until you get to where you planned. If a dumbass like me can somehow become a dumbass with 6000 fans.. Imagine what you've the ability to achieve!

Nice post and words of encouragement.