In my opinion in order to grow your account you have to do two things:
1. Be authentic and original.
Post about things that are really related to you and you enjoy talking about them.
2. Be engaged with the community.
Always respond to your followers, start discussions, follow their blogs and their posts.

I am new to Steemit and unfortunately my effort still hasn't paid off even when I follow these simple rules that I made for myself. But I believe in this idea and I am sure that sooner or later I will find my place in this platform.

Posts like yours give hope, so I will resteem it. Cheers :)