but this isn't a sprint; this is a marathon.
Perfectly said. You're right, it's a slow start sometimes, but such is life too.
I wish I'd remember who said it originally, but they compared Steemit to attending a party in real life. If you're the new person to the party, it'd be a strange expectation for everyone to praise and celebrate your arrival without even knowing you. You have to make your rounds, introduce yourself, bolster your reputation, get to know folks personally; only then will the excitement of your presence be reciprocated. Steem is that party.
They may not be quick results, but they're results. I'm in the same boat, in the sense that I've put work into other platforms only to be dead in the water after months of effort. It feels like you have no control. At least here, genuine effort usually creates a modest, but genuine outcome.
Nice to meet you @xcountytravelers, thanks for stopping in!
Good to meet you as well. Can't wait to get to know your musical world.