As I am fond of saying, there is no expiration on good wisdom. Here on Steemit, as with anything else, building value isn't fast or easy, but it is possible with time and dedication. Even if one starts out slow, not understanding or knowing what to do or how to go about things, with time and dedication, it will come.
In the end, our experiences will be up to us, whether they are good or bad, as long as we keep trying. You cannot lose if you don't every quit.