@luggih - I think what @quinneaker is saying is that you need to take a longer view on Steemit, than focusing on some shot term profit. Sure, everyone on Steem wants to make money: I do- I think that you and Quinn do too. This is the power of the Steem Blockchain: it is not the sum total of the parts of Steemit, it's much more than that. It's an exponential of the aggregate value of the quality content that people put out there on Steemit.

It's what people like @quinneaker and others do to ADD VALUE to Steemit, regularly. If you continue to add value in your Blog & on other peoples posts- then I'm sure that more Steem/SBD will flow your way. Keep it up & I'm sure you'll get there. Hey, but I'm just some minnow-what do I know? :) Best wishes and good luck in your Steemit journey!