Nice analogy, even though the actual aim regarding time and cost (invest) would be to invest the less amount possible in order to generate the highest possible outcome.

In the beginning of your steemit career you might be investing as much time as possible in order to maximize the impact. Still if you've reached a certain level, you try to reduce your time invested in order to become more efficient.

I should write more about Steem. Had some amazing and profound conversations during the past 24 hours, including this one :-)

Thank you!