I don't believe it's off topic at all. I think it's great to learn how musicians from all around the world have transformed (or progressed!) into one-man-bands (don't you hate that term!).
It's also good to learn that other members of our "brotherhood" are facing the same problems and reactions, at least in the U.S.
It takes a unique individual to do what we do, and pull it off successfully, and it's interesting to see how each of us handles it.
DonM