There's a reason why seemingly posts of very little value can earn more than your well-researched, and well-written post and it's hard to see why when you only have a 5-day old view of this community.

I go into it in greater detail in a post titled, The Most Valuable Steemit Post Begins In Your Head - Tips To Mazimize Your Social Currency On Steemit

Have a look at it and I think you'll have a better understanding and feel more encouraged.

Thanks for the follow and the resteem.