I relate to this post so well because I've gained way more from commenting on other's post than any amount of money posting. I figured out early on it's the relationships that matter early on, and it's more important to get your followers and reputation up, before you start seeing monetary success on this platform.
I also have found this unstoppable urge to gain knowledge because I figure everything I learned can monetized, whether it be in steem, followers, or reputation. This platform has also helped me grasp a better understanding whatever I happened to be researching at the time way faster, because my goal is to always post quality material. After reading your post I feel like i'm on the right path, and can't wait to see my investments take off!