If you are building, build with intention. And consistently push your vision and why. MINDSHARE is the biggest KPI in this space, and it's becoming increasingly competitive for it.
When I joined @MakerDAO in 2017 I gave up a design leadership job paying $350k.
Maker was a 70% pay cut. No coin.
I was living in a 1 bed apartment and the sole income for my young family.