> How do you balance the struggle to recognize your own greatness while also making time to engage with the little people?

Alas! I lie awake many a nights.

> Also, how much time would you say it's taken you to refine your skill to get to that 1%?

Just checked Steam stats. Surprisingly (well, to me) little: Around 60 hours of Mini Metro and 200 hours of Mini Motorways. I guess it's not exactly competitive esports.