@charles1 this is the plain truth. Yes, let me say 99% of all Steemians are on this platform to make money. But people fail to realise one thing that where you are making income either on daily, monthly or otherwise needs to be taken care of just like the physical business. Build the community the way you would treat your physical business. Respond to people you comment on your post as if you are a receptionist, customer care representative with all humility. People are failing in steemit because they wants to turn a millionaire over night. We all have to start somewhere, defend and protect your name, brand and integrity in the platform that is the way. Learn to return favour to other people who are contributing to your success on the platform. effective communication is one of the stronghold of success. Thanks @charles1 for bringing this on. I've learnt my lessons from the mistakes I made in the past.