Do not try and earn the Steem.
That's impossible. Instead, only realize the truth...
THERE IS NO STEEM.
Then you will see that it not the Steem that bends, it is yourself.
Everyone that comes here attempts to earn Steem, Steem Power and Steem dollars. This can be a very dangerous pursuit. As most people come to realize on Steemit, the value is in the community and the people. It really is a reward based economy that encourages interaction, vulnerability, and a sharing of one's true self.
So, with that in mind, always remember:
There is no steem.
It is only yourself that grows in value.