Firstly - I think, that we may have to stop trying to earn money here, and start be ourselves and let the true be our guide. I was thinking like you at the start (more than one week ago), but searched some net and it changed. I have also many questions and looking for answers, so we may go to steemit blog chat and talk. Let me know if you want to exchange experiences on Steemit. My advice is - grow (engage with people with good posts), put nice posts of your own production, maybe engage in a self support group (I am looking for one myself) and you will see the results, first after 1 week, and more after let's say a year. For now - maybe try this - it gave me few answers :
Peace and good luck.