One thing my mentors on steemit @ifioklee and @vwovwe taight me is that Steemit isn't a PONZI SCHEME! It's work in progress and so coming with the aim of making quick cash will eventually frustrate you (unless you've had an account before and you know what's up)
It's more fun getting to know new folks than waiting and hoping for a big reward. Steemit is "Facebook withBenefits" but these benefits don't come like a one-minute man (all pun intended).
It needs the kinda work that's patient.