Excellent point you make here. I'm a little more time restricted and can't make that volume of posts, but am working on averages too.

The more developed Steemit becomes as a platform and the more high quality content creators that it has contributing, the higher you will have to lift your own quality to get noticed. And as the plaform grows, this is of course getting harder and harder again.

That's why this little price dip in Steem and the slowdown in new account activity can actually help you if you stick it out and continue posting QUALITY content. It is easier to grow and be noticed right now, than ever before.

Take advantage of the averages. Don't let the opportunity slip by!