It is important in my opinion to learn about what one is doing and if it has value to others if one wants to be able to earn something from it. In my opinion, when it comes to building a position on Steem it is about finding what one is good at and then working out how to turn it into what other people might need in various ways. Networking, being part of the community, chats, having some fun, getting to know people and, be known in various ways.