When I first started out back in December, I was quite naive upvoting people's comment until my voting power ran low. Fast forward 4 months later, I finally understand that I must use strategies to earn an income here, as you said, honing my writing and reading skills.

I ignore all the "dramas" which was happening here because Steemit gave me a lot of benefits such as blogging about my country which forced me to walk a lot thereby increasing my fitness. I will leave with this quote and ponder.

"I may wield my sword only once but I have spent 10 years honing my blade"

By Sima Yi, one of the strategists in Three Kingdoms. Upvoted!