While I certainly cannot tell you what you should do; I can tell you what I did. I spent one year only piecing blocks. I did not concern myself with large projects. I concentrated on working primarily on matching seams. Since I wasn't concerning myself with working on larger projects, or working on certain projects, my piecing work improved substantially and I have completed several larger, but not huge projects. I don't try to keep up with others, I work mostly on what gives me pleasure. I have won a few ribbons at the fair. My next step is to work on applique and then paper piecing.
I enjoy the process much more than I desire having stacks of finished quilts taking up valuable real estate in my home.