Give more than you expect to receive. I have been on here for over a year and I have made money in a few different ways - 1. creating good consistant content 2. when things were up I powered down and put some sbd into a wallet where it tripled in value 3. making friends and giving giving giving - I have received more than money could buy - my ideas are up and my work that I do live with people here is cream-of-the-crop because of my Steem support... I have not invested any USD in the coin - so I don't feel the desparation to make it back - I just make quality content... and then go out there and comment on other people's articles - not quicky comments - thought about comments - and start conversations. I try to post every day. I hope this helps.