Never ever give up. I was running my blog even when my payouts were tiny. The worst thing to do is quit. This is a game of persistence and quality content. People give up because they don't realize the huge amount of effort comes way before the rewards. Sooner or later, if the content is good, someone will notice you and keep you up. Good thoughts, as well. Negative emotions never get anyone anywhere. Also, make long, meaningful comments. People notice you that way in the beggining. Some guys I know make majority of their income by commenting. Cheers!