Good points.

I think number 5 is vital.

Linking what we consider interesting for audiences outside steemit

I think that's probably the single most useful thing that any of us can do to increase steem's long-term value, because that's the one that directly attracts the outside investor. "word of mouth" has always been one of the best weapons for a successful business.

But I disagree with this:

'Collaboration and cooperation will beat competition every time.' - Gail Lynn Goodwin

IMO, Cooperation and competition are both necessary for a thriving social system. Like it or not, competition improves the quality of collaboration. It's not either/or, it's deciding when to do which.