I started reading Norse poetry and the rune magick system, moved into chaos magick, then did some of the grimories ars goetia was fun, and am currently practicing from a luciferian perspective in that I believe that my individual practice furthers my personal enlightenment and path towards deification.

So yes I believe in myself and what magick has done for me, no I dont beleive that most people who dabble are doing much but everyone's path begins with a single step.