• Make a ton of posts to start, and getting few rewards as a result
• Trying to hit the comments up on every post possible, with the hope of gaining some supporters
• Realizing that Steemit is more about the community than making money
• Join various Discords and start making friends
• Start to gain momentum and begin to thrive
• Come to the realization that, "Oh ishhhhh, Steemit is going to be huge, and I need to get to Dolphin Status before this space shuttle leaves the plant for good!"

That is exactly how I feel for months now. Luckily I have already achieved the Dolphin status a few days ago. You can do it, too!