I agree with you that steemit requires a lot of continuous hardwork and in return, you won't earn much, but far as Affiliate marketing is concerned, it is something way beyond the reach of a beginner. I think One should Learn How to write a good article, learn SEO and then try is luck with Affiliate Marketing. And Steemit is a Good Platform to practice our writing skills and get to know what readers want! Thats what i think! Do correct me if i am wrong! BTW thanks for the Post