@humanearl, you made a very good point and i can relate to it. I have really missed your posts.
I think we should think more at the pleasure of writing/generating good content and not the money. Most of us have blogs that are not producing money, so why sign up to steemit just to make a fortune. Do what you do with passion and leave the rest, I'm sure you will get paid after all. That's why so many quit in the first place. They didn't feel that passion and were only in it for the money. So, if the money doesn't come after the first couple posts they just leave.
I think that it is also important to be patient. You can't expect that your account will grow overnight to a big tree. Everyone should focus on​ creating good content, and then​ also to engage with other users​. Engagement is the most important part of any social media networ and thats why i love this blog @humanearl. Thank you. Always inspirational.