Great post! I consider myself very fortunate that my posts do generate a decent earning, but I tell myself it isn't about the money I earn; it's all about the steem. Steemit is an investment and, sure, I can make a few bucks on my posts, but earning that steem is what really drives me! Your posts might only make a couple dollars, but the steem generated by them has the potential to increase in value massively over time.

I also am far more concerned with attracting followers like you mentioned. If you get enough people behind you, the money will come eventually. But hey, you got yourself another follower here! Upvoted and followed, nice post!