> You're not wrong - but what do I do when the light is not bright enough (hint - almost all of them are not bright enough for my needs)?

Replace the entire LED base with a brighter one if you need more lumens. If you do the same with a standard e26 or candelabra bulb setup, you’ll have the exact same issue with bulb longevity. Brighter bulbs stuffed into the tiny enclosures will absolutely cook.