Thanks for all they posts above.
As a minnow myself, all i can really tell others here is to just enjoy the community and have fun. Forget about your wallet or whats in there and just have fun. Work hard too and continue to post good material even if you don't get the votes it deserves still it builds your followers base which is a good thing.
Also, i realized here on steemit, patience could be a great asset or quality you need to succeed on the platform. It's not a get in today, get rich tomorrow platform. You need to work your way up to the top patiently.