These days, it's hard to get into the crypto game and start making ends. It seems that mining is only valid for those who've been around the scene for a long period of time and got in early enough or that have enough money to invest into it to be able to afford to mine. I'd love to be able to buy some ASICs and set up a small mining service for those who are new to all of this, but since all my time is pretty much used up by my job and paying my bills, I don't think I'll ever be able to get into it. I'm hoping that steemit is a stepping stone in the right direction, but doubt that it will get me to my goal.