The more money I make on recent posts, the more I feel obligated to put out new content even if only to earn funds I'm going to wind up donating ultimately.

This brings to mind an interesting thing with the donation. For some, it is better to donate the money they will earn, rather than their time helping. People see it as avoiding the work, but it could do more good. If I earn 100€ an hour and donate that, it could for example pay for 5 workers to do the job i would do. 5 donated hours rather than the 1 I could perform... of topic i know :D

I understand the changes in thinking, but as a creator, wouldn't I create something anyway? :) Well, now I would and I don't think I will ever stop in my life again - Even without Hive.