Yeah I don't really think there is a "get rich quick" with Steemit... I imagine that it probably takes a lot of time, and posting... so I think just wanting to get on here and blog and build up a following over time is the best way to go as you said for sure :)
But definitely being able to see you post go from $0.00 to $0.40 to $2.00 is exciting for me, it kinds of make Steemit like a cool fun blogging video game haha :)