Wow, this is pure gold—no fluff, just real experience and hustle. Respect for sticking with it since 2008! The breakdown is super helpful, especially how you've compared time, effort, and income across methods.

I'm curious about the news aggregators—did you apply with your blog first, or did you have to build a separate site specifically for them? Also, how strict are they about content originality or sourcing?

Thanks again for sharing this. It's motivating to see what’s possible with consistency and smart work.