Very true! I too am guilty of - after having written a new post - refreshing the page every now and then. Partially to see if the amount behind the dollar sign has risen, partially to find out if anyone responded/ resonated with my message.

I knew from the start that being on here for the money isn't the right approach. If people value your writing, the value usually will start appearing one way or another. Whether it's through comments, connections, collaborations or money.

Writing on a certain topic, just because you think it will make you (more) money, isn't the way to go anyway. Write what your passionate about and try to do it in a way that fits you. And don't give up too easily. In the end you will stand out from the crowd.