Ask not what Steemit can do for you, but what you can do for Steemit. Seems to sum it up. :)
I agree, it takes work to achieve your goals here. But it can be done. I've seen many rise here over the last 2 years.
I'll resteem and tweet this because i think others need to read it!
Ask not what Steemit can do for you, but what you can do for Steemit. ~ yes!