Hi Randy - I can totally understand why poker did not make you happy in the long run. A few years ago I also decided against the money and turned my back on semipro-poker (I even coached on a page you will know for sure ;))!
Your story is awesome and shows that if you just do what you want you will be successful in the end. This reminds me of my favourite picture of all time:

When reading your story I can kinda see my self in it. I am also that typ of guy that does 300% if he is really into something. Maybe you want to check my story: https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@theaustrianguy/the-story-of-how-a-young-aspiring-doctor-from-beautiful-austria-wants-to-help-the-world-grow

Followed you and looking forward to more interesting stories ;)