The last time I had to get as organized as you describe here, I was a teacher in higher education, in The Netherlands . This was back in 2015-16. I didn't know about crypto.
I got organized, realized the healthiest thing to do was to quit my job. I was burnt out and depressed.
I then traveled to the canary islands to follow my passion, work on a film project and find back my Zen.
Two months after my return, Spring 2017, I learn about crypto, started blogging and, early 2018, I moved towards Portugal.
I have been my own boss, basically 100% into crypto and writing, since then.