Welcome To Steemit! You are really going to like it here. This is a unique place where there is no competition. Instead, we all work to build success by helping each other out. The best way to grow is to build Steem Power and vote to reward other authors.
I encourage you to take the time to search for other posts that interest you and upvote them. Also, start following authors that post good content and upvote them as well. Follow Me! Make some friends and you will be well on your way to earning some nice curation rewards and growing your following!
This is a great place to network with other people from all over the world. If you continually post great content you will grow a following in no time and start making some nice author rewards.
Best Of Luck!
Thanks so much for taking the time to offer your support. It means a lot to me. I would really like to find a place to write where I feel comfortable - and this seems to be that place - but why does it have to be so difficult. I can't even figure out how to set up my profile or cover picture. Never mind the subject of steem and steem power. I don't mean to whinge, but surely it could be a bit more user-friendly?