Many early Steemians get discouraged when they first start out because it's a tough network to learn, and the initial rewards aren't that great.
It took a lot of time for me to develop my content and my brand, and yes, I'm still working on these things. I don't always get good rewards; in fact, it's pretty rare. But every day, I keep trying and engaging the Steemit community.
So here's my art and my encouragement. Keep working on your material, day in and day out. Sometimes, and even many times, you will not get what you think you deserve. But if you keep pushing, the chances of getting discovered only increase.
So, keep trying, learn new things, and above all else, Steem On!