Welcome to Steem Kyle! Thank you for the comment. Upvotes are subjective value. This is what I said to @ehiboss on finding success on Steem:
What is your advice to all steemians?
@pfunk: My advice is to post persistently, without too much regard for rewards. Grow a following. Make thoughtful comments. Find connections with people. Understand your own unique value and express it.
Whole thing: https://steemit.com/life/@ehiboss/steem-cosmo-interview-with-pfunk
I've been shifted to the lottery viewpoint. Flag removed, followed. Sure this post might not have that much value to me but the way steem it structured and your consistency = you getting a good payout every now and again.
I agree entirely with your statement.