As one of the newbie in this community, we need to have some inputs from you @ankarlie for us to know deeper what is this community all about, how does it works, what are the techniques to be succeesful in the platform, how to earn more, etc. At first, I was so dissappointed that I cannot make a good posts and has a lot of doubts if do I need to continue or stop. With those encouraging insights from @surpassingooglge which I read from the feeds, I am now more inclined to continue. Thank you for sharing it @ankarlie! Hope to see more of your posts soon.
What works for me might not work for you that is the reality. However if you need to know what is my strategy I will reveal them to you now. First, I post about what I like and what I like doing: Cryptocurrencies. Sometimes I experiment with different kind of post (about crypto, about computers, about myself, about current events) and check out the different Steem-powered applications that is available here. Since I like geekly stuff and I want to learn more about them I used to always post using utopian.io which is one of the Steem applications. It is for an open-source contributions. I got bored with it and found it a lot tougher now and very restrictive that is why I stop. The very high rewards given out by utopian.io is actually very tempting if you get approved. Second, If you look closely in most of my post it delves about how wonderful steem is and all the its steem applications. I don't waste my time on things that will make this platform fail I just want to focus on the positive. It just does not feel right and natural to keep on ranting in platform that I am a part of. If I join any organization or social network that I think has fundamental flaws I don't stick around and be part of the problem I leave. Third, find a group or community that resonate with you want to accomplish here in steemit. I tend to stick to groups that are outward looking not inwards (those who sees the bigger picture) because I always believe that this platform should be inclusive not exclusive. Fourth find someone that can mentor you that has the same ideals and mindset; this I found following and learning from @surpassiggoogle I try to be like him and try as much as I could to follow his example with my limited resource and knowledge. Prior to coming to steemit I already have this trait of sharing with other people what I know in the hope that they will freely share theirs also. I always believe that the wisdom of the crowd is better than knowledge emanating from oneself because I don't have the monopoly of knowledge. Lastly, I always try to do my best in every post I make. It takes a lot of effort but when you get used to sharing your best then it becomes natural.. I do share perceived low quality or low effort post here and there just because I want to share it quickly or just engage the community, just for fun basically. Steeming should be fun.
Please note though that with what I know about the platform and the knowledge I have garnered have brought some success relatively to other minnows it does not mean that this is the best way to do it. I just found it working for me and will continue to do so in my steem it journey.