RE: This is my story. This is why I stopped doing research despite my degree.
Hahahllll. a stethoscope! You see, it even twisting my tongue! No wonder i couldnt become a nurse!
I am glad to meet and make your acquaintance, @thefakebrit. The start is not easy, and there is going to be some really testing times, you know, like when you post what you believe is really good work, and yet i doesn't really get to be rewarded.
That can get you frustrated..but take heart, it is the same experience for everybody when starting, but if you persist with quality content, and make friends, and interact.... those rewards finally start to come.
It will surprise you that even me i am till struggling, everyone is, but we persist for the love of the community. That should be your fist motivation, the wonderful community you will get to meet and interact with. the rest will follow!
I wrote a post the other day, i think which i think might be useful. If you have time, i suggest you look it up. Here is the link 7 Things Steemit is Not.
Otherwise, Today's Xpose Curators Rebound is out, and you are featured. I hope it somehow gives you some exposure. Here is the link.
https://steemit.com/curation/@mirrors/curation-xposed-curator-s-rebound-13
Much love. And glad to meet you again.