Bitcointalk is a discussion forum - moderated - has rules and a place to share knowledge. Bitcointalk shouldn't change your life, but it can open your eyes to bitcoin - crypto - and beyond. You can still live peacefully without bitcointalk, but if you have been completely dependent on bitcointalk for your financial awakening, then surely you will return to your old life when you are no longer earning.

There is a lot of knowledge shared by experienced users here, about trading - investment opportunities and so on. If you can maximize your ability to learn - then maybe bitcointalk has played an important role in your financial growth.