Check out this post I wrote in the Great Little Dragons community.

@cinderclaw.gld/day-57-setting-expectations-for-hive-earnings

It gives you realistic numbers on how much you can make on Hive without GLD support but with a lot of work. GLD support will absolutely increase the number but is more for people who want long term rewards VS short term profit.

That post comes tomorrow :)

... and again, if you haven't been able to get your keys I'll say it again. Get a new account (and a Hive Keychain so you won't lose it next time :D )