I agree with you, most crypto investors choose crypto with the illusion that they'll get rich quick, and they do not care about the projects, they just want it to rise so that they can collect...
In the old days people were more aware of the potential of blockchain to change our lifes and were more involved in the projects
It's easier said than done when it comes to being patient, especially when holding a volatile asset like crypto. This is the more reason why its important to educate newbies in crypto to avoid misconception of the whole crypto investment ideology. As humans by nature, we are emotional, hence it takes extra discipline to be patient when holding a coin on continuous downtrend. Risk what you can afford to lose is the watch phrase in crypto as always.