I have fallen prey to this often, and most recently with that post of mine about dTube.
You have constantly got to keep saying to yourself, 'Don't compare yourself to others'. If you do then you will just get all pissed off and want to quit.
The money aspect makes all the difference between 'here' and anywhere else. It breeds jealously, insecurity and longing. All bad things to have going inside your head.
This is the failing of Steemit, the anticipation of people, and then the disappointment.
Yes, it take a LONG time to gain a good following and having a healthy dose of usable STEEM helps a lot.
It may seem as a failing point right now and especially for people that have only witnessed one bull run, but in the long run those that have lasted will see that it will average out to a good reward. Let's see how many come back during the next run and feel entitled to votes cause "everyone else is getting them". :p
It is going to be interesting to see how many of the 'old faces' come back, as well as the new flock that join and expect a huge cut of the rewards.
I guess you have seen all this happen before when STEEM was 7c and started it's rise?
I can say one thing, when Steem was 7c it was way more dead here than it is now. I kind of miss those times as I've been so busy and stressful lately it is insane, hope it will be worth it in the end.