I would add some things.
1. Also watch Youtube videos explaining things you are interested in. You can find some very good videos, you can also find channels which are constantly publishing good and informative videos.
There are a lot of better resources than Cointelegraph and Coindesk.
2. Some mega threads can also be very good resources and starting point.  But those who are about certain project you're interested in, not threads like "Did bitcoin bull run begin".
5. I agree with this 100% don't chose sig. campaigns for which you know you will have to shit post. Many campaigns are paying per post now. So don't always aim for maximum (if you can't).