Not really. I have been going for 6 months and growing quickly now. You have to build your base first. It's not easy. Those people were here when Steem was 7 c. I don't know how long you have been here but give your self time. I am looking at 2 years before I would even consider taking any out. Without followers you are dead in the water. Use your vote to get new users. Don't waste it on your self.
So basically you have to make a lot of friends or have a lot or steempower?
Not really. I have been going for 6 months and growing quickly now. You have to build your base first. It's not easy. Those people were here when Steem was 7 c. I don't know how long you have been here but give your self time. I am looking at 2 years before I would even consider taking any out. Without followers you are dead in the water. Use your vote to get new users. Don't waste it on your self.