I love that pic... it is amazing ..sorry that had to be my first comment...
You are right about the fact we have to work to get anywhere we want to be, I also think it is true that we should write first and think of the money later, that is an added bonus.
I can see that it takes a while to gather friends and followers, I think if and when we have easy access to those we follow life on steemit will become easier.
RE: Persistence Approach To Steemit - A Practical Guide