Agreed. Have to admit you have kind of become my steemit source of motivation, being that I feel the "life" related stuff we both write is on the same wave length. However, your posts get way more votes and votes that actually make money. (I have a post with 24 votes worth $0.00...LMAO) So I keep plugging away nearly as much trying to build that following.
In fact I made my first VIDEO post today (while sick as a dog) to take it another level and set an example about people taking action. Sadly, no much feedback, but I'm still proud of the message and the rawness of the video.
Aww man! Keep trying you'll get it. get better you don't need to be sick :( Get some rest and keep posting!