I've been trying to make things for years. My first website Lospec -- a pixel art gallery and palettes database -- became pretty popular, but it was designed to be free. I hoped that people would appreciate it enough to support it via patreon, but that was stupid.
I finally created an actual product, a course that teaches pixel art to beginners, and it surprisingly is getting some sales. Not a life-changing amount, but enough for me to feel like I can keep working on it. I think it's a good product, and am very happy with the website.
I'm going to keep upgrading the website and publishing content on it as long the sales continue. Though I know one day I'll probably have to start something new. This product can only grow so far. Unfortunately all my ideas are things I would want, and I only like weird niche things so they aren't very profitable.
Congrats on your success this is inspiring to read. Keep up man 👍🏽