I'll just be the first to stumble in here and say I have no expectations at all.
I just like the idea of the platform, and being able to reach people. I like the idea of having a wellspring of interesting content that isn't all SEO-spun and massaged PR releases masquerading as articles.
It feels like to me that people are taking back the "social" in social media, and it feels good to know that there is the potential of rewards - but it isn't absolutely necessary to enjoy the content here.
That's it, I'm just learning and trying to get how things work. And posting. And commenting!
I just want to make a corner of the internet less commercially exploited and a bit more personal and interesting.
I think we are taking everything back now with crypto! Having no expectations is the way to go! Just wrote a piece on that yesterday. https://steemit.com/life/@bitdollar/have-no-expectations-conquer-stress-forever-3
Great comment and look forward to learning with you as well!