I was a "flexi-vegan" for 10 years. I had been listening to welfarists who justified reducing, but not abolishing, the use of animal products. Then, 4 months ago, I read a book by Gary Francione, and watched YouTube videos by Joey Carbstrong and Earthling Ed that showed the irrationality and horrors of the welfarist position. I've been 100% vegan since, and I am doing it for the animals.
Moving forward, I will put my energy into spreading the vegan message, and help the animals through my skills as a visual artist and programmer.