I do agree with you about the Roman saying...It's actually true. And 4 years ago I also thought like the commoners...I posted and mostly often I then disappeared... And made no social engagement.... But eventually I was disappointed and left steemit....But now I am not to earn but to love and communicate...earning is secondary here because I have another profession...so I switched to current strategy... I do upvote (though don't have such power to notice), I do comments as more I can (even in the break of office work) and i write post...I think this should be the thing and not just have earning goal in mind.....but to be kind, socialized and enjoy...