One thing I tell must if my friends who complain about not getting rewards is that, often when I write, I don't expect vote, and when I see one it's always a surprise to me, for some one to make in Steemit it beyond quality post, there are lots of quality post paying out at 0.00$ but perseverance, patience, dedication, and writing quality post and abiding by the rules of the Steemit team, in this way with consistency there is no way u won't be notice,
You have highlighted how to become successful in Steemit, I have added a few to it, you have written well mate
Best of luck