I suggest that everyone start learning 3ds Max.

Honestly, Photoshop is easier... I can post a couple of truly professional works... I was even thinking of giving it all up after that... I just can't reach that level.

Yeah, I've seen those kinds of works too. But I think they probably had the same opinion about their abilities when they were beginners. I think it takes about two to three years of almost daily work to become a professional. I won't give up.